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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.50, 9,185.46 and 2,834.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.50, 9,185.46 and 2,834.56 is: 4,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.50 : 9,185.46 = 2,834.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.50/9,185.46 = 2,834.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.50x = 9,185.46 × 2,834.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.50x = 26,036,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,036,737.50/6,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.47

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