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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.16, 9,231.80 and 3,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.16, 9,231.80 and 3,034.32 is: 4,551.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.16 : 9,231.80 = 3,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.16/9,231.80 = 3,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.16x = 9,231.80 × 3,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.16x = 28,012,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012,235.38/6,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.02

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