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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.32, 9,220.52 and 3,807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.32, 9,220.52 and 3,807.66 is: 5,701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.32 : 9,220.52 = 3,807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.32/9,220.52 = 3,807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.32x = 9,220.52 × 3,807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.32x = 35,108,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108,605.18/6,157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,701.93

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