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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,103.18, 9,149.28 and 2,814.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,103.18, 9,149.28 and 2,814.58 is: 4,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,103.18 : 9,149.28 = 2,814.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,103.18/9,149.28 = 2,814.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,103.18x = 9,149.28 × 2,814.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,103.18x = 25,751,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751,380.50/6,103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.34

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