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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.75, 9,212.92 and 2,852.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.75, 9,212.92 and 2,852.91 is: 4,276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.75 : 9,212.92 = 2,852.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.75/9,212.92 = 2,852.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.75x = 9,212.92 × 2,852.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.75x = 26,283,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,624.46/6,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.02

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