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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.13, 9,214.26 and 2,584.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.13, 9,214.26 and 2,584.41 is: 3,872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.13 : 9,214.26 = 2,584.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.13/9,214.26 = 2,584.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.13x = 9,214.26 × 2,584.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.13x = 23,813,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,813,425.69/6,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.02

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