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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.82, 9,230.76 and 1,536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.82, 9,230.76 and 1,536.82 is: 2,305.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.82 : 9,230.76 = 1,536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.82/9,230.76 = 1,536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.82x = 9,230.76 × 1,536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.82x = 14,186,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,016.58/6,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.24

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