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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.57, 9,233.35 and 3,687.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.57, 9,233.35 and 3,687.29 is: 5,530.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.57 : 9,233.35 = 3,687.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.57/9,233.35 = 3,687.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.57x = 9,233.35 × 3,687.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.57x = 34,046,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,046,052.99/6,155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.94

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