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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.70, 9,231.90 and 3,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.70, 9,231.90 and 3,035.20 is: 4,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.70 : 9,231.90 = 3,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.70/9,231.90 = 3,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.70x = 9,231.90 × 3,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.70x = 28,020,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,020,662.88/6,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.47

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