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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,138.03, 9,202.26 and 2,850.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,138.03, 9,202.26 and 2,850.69 is: 4,273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,138.03 : 9,202.26 = 2,850.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,138.03/9,202.26 = 2,850.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,138.03x = 9,202.26 × 2,850.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,138.03x = 26,232,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232,819.72/6,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.82

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