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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.51, 9,211.03 and 2,851.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.51, 9,211.03 and 2,851.66 is: 4,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.51 : 9,211.03 = 2,851.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.51/9,211.03 = 2,851.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.51x = 9,211.03 × 2,851.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.51x = 26,266,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,266,725.81/6,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.13

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