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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.24, 9,225.33 and 2,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.24, 9,225.33 and 2,861.52 is: 4,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.24 : 9,225.33 = 2,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.24/9,225.33 = 2,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.24x = 9,225.33 × 2,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.24x = 26,398,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,466.30/6,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.27

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