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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.59, 9,217.28 and 3,223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.59, 9,217.28 and 3,223.01 is: 4,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.59 : 9,217.28 = 3,223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.59/9,217.28 = 3,223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.59x = 9,217.28 × 3,223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.59x = 29,707,347.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,707,347.58/6,153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.65

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