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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.39, 9,237.47 and 3,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.39, 9,237.47 and 3,034.69 is: 4,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.39 : 9,237.47 = 3,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.39/9,237.47 = 3,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.39x = 9,237.47 × 3,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.39x = 28,032,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,842.66/6,156.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.46

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