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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.64, 9,229.61 and 4,691.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.64, 9,229.61 and 4,691.96 is: 7,032.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.64 : 9,229.61 = 4,691.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.64/9,229.61 = 4,691.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.64x = 9,229.61 × 4,691.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.64x = 43,304,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304,926.52/6,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.72

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