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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.16, 9,231.24 and 4,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.16, 9,231.24 and 4,875.44 is: 7,313.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.16 : 9,231.24 = 4,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.16/9,231.24 = 4,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.16x = 9,231.24 × 4,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.16x = 45,006,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,006,356.75/6,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.16

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