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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.28, 9,235.86 and 1,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.28, 9,235.86 and 1,540.28 is: 2,310.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.28 : 9,235.86 = 1,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.28/9,235.86 = 1,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.28x = 9,235.86 × 1,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.28x = 14,225,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225,810.44/6,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.40

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