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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.01, 9,235.44 and 2,824.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.01, 9,235.44 and 2,824.31 is: 4,236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.01 : 9,235.44 = 2,824.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.01/9,235.44 = 2,824.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.01x = 9,235.44 × 2,824.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.01x = 26,083,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083,768.64/6,157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.43

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