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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.23, 9,230.86 and 2,865.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.23, 9,230.86 and 2,865.17 is: 4,300.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.23 : 9,230.86 = 2,865.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.23/9,230.86 = 2,865.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.23x = 9,230.86 × 2,865.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.23x = 26,448,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448,009.80/6,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.33

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