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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.55, 9,238.82 and 3,384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.55, 9,238.82 and 3,384.56 is: 5,081.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.55 : 9,238.82 = 3,384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.55/9,238.82 = 3,384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.55x = 9,238.82 × 3,384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.55x = 31,269,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269,340.62/6,153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,081.51

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