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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.14, 9,210.52 and 2,854.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.14, 9,210.52 and 2,854.20 is: 4,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.14 : 9,210.52 = 2,854.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.14/9,210.52 = 2,854.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.14x = 9,210.52 × 2,854.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.14x = 26,288,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,288,666.18/6,139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.14

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