Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155, 9,232.50 and 1,538
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,155, 9,232.50 and 1,538 is: 2,307
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,155 : 9,232.50 = 1,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,155/9,232.50 = 1,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,155x = 9,232.50 × 1,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,155x = 14,199,585 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,199,585/6,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,307
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