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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,137.76, 9,207.72 and 2,854.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,137.76, 9,207.72 and 2,854.56 is: 4,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,137.76 : 9,207.72 = 2,854.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,137.76/9,207.72 = 2,854.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,137.76x = 9,207.72 × 2,854.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,137.76x = 26,283,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,989.20/6,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.34

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