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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.76, 9,228.61 and 3,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.76, 9,228.61 and 3,383.56 is: 5,074.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.76 : 9,228.61 = 3,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.76/9,228.61 = 3,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.76x = 9,228.61 × 3,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.76x = 31,225,555.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,225,555.65/6,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.22

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