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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.18, 9,226.80 and 2,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.18, 9,226.80 and 2,862.60 is: 4,294.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.18 : 9,226.80 = 2,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.18/9,226.80 = 2,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.18x = 9,226.80 × 2,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.18x = 26,412,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,412,637.68/6,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.61

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