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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.82, 9,231.34 and 2,455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.82, 9,231.34 and 2,455.18 is: 3,683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.82 : 9,231.34 = 2,455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.82/9,231.34 = 2,455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.82x = 9,231.34 × 2,455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.82x = 22,664,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,601.34/6,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.01

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