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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.96, 9,348.36 and 1,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.96, 9,348.36 and 1,615.96 is: 2,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.96 : 9,348.36 = 1,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.96/9,348.36 = 1,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.96x = 9,348.36 × 1,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.96x = 15,106,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106,575.83/6,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.66

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