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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.79, 9,228.63 and 3,191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.79, 9,228.63 and 3,191.10 is: 4,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.79 : 9,228.63 = 3,191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.79/9,228.63 = 3,191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.79x = 9,228.63 × 3,191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.79x = 29,449,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,449,481.19/6,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.36

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