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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,139.18, 9,214.24 and 2,854.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,139.18, 9,214.24 and 2,854.43 is: 4,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,139.18 : 9,214.24 = 2,854.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,139.18/9,214.24 = 2,854.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,139.18x = 9,214.24 × 2,854.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,139.18x = 26,301,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301,403.08/6,139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.19

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