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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154, 9,231 and 2,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154, 9,231 and 2,506 is: 3,759

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154 : 9,231 = 2,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154/9,231 = 2,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154x = 9,231 × 2,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154x = 23,132,886
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,886/6,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759

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