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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.59, 9,230.39 and 1,536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.59, 9,230.39 and 1,536.59 is: 2,304.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.59 : 9,230.39 = 1,536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.59/9,230.39 = 1,536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.59x = 9,230.39 × 1,536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.59x = 14,183,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,361.50/6,153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.89

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