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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.59, 9,199.17 and 2,848.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.59, 9,199.17 and 2,848.23 is: 4,271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.59 : 9,199.17 = 2,848.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.59/9,199.17 = 2,848.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.59x = 9,199.17 × 2,848.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.59x = 26,201,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201,351.97/6,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.78

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