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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.62, 9,231.78 and 1,994.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.62, 9,231.78 and 1,994.05 is: 2,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.62 : 9,231.78 = 1,994.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.62/9,231.78 = 1,994.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.62x = 9,231.78 × 1,994.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.62x = 18,408,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408,584.75/6,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.50

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