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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.21, 9,218.16 and 2,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.21, 9,218.16 and 2,856.30 is: 4,281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.21 : 9,218.16 = 2,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.21/9,218.16 = 2,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.21x = 9,218.16 × 2,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.21x = 26,329,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,830.41/6,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.13

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