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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.55, 9,202.79 and 2,846.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.55, 9,202.79 and 2,846.49 is: 4,272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.55 : 9,202.79 = 2,846.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.55/9,202.79 = 2,846.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.55x = 9,202.79 × 2,846.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.55x = 26,195,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195,691.33/6,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.28

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