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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,140.41, 9,205.15 and 2,851.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,140.41, 9,205.15 and 2,851.71 is: 4,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,140.41 : 9,205.15 = 2,851.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,140.41/9,205.15 = 2,851.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,140.41x = 9,205.15 × 2,851.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,140.41x = 26,250,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250,434.19/6,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.03

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