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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.28, 9,258.66 and 5,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.28, 9,258.66 and 5,614.60 is: 8,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.28 : 9,258.66 = 5,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.28/9,258.66 = 5,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.28x = 9,258.66 × 5,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.28x = 51,983,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,983,672.44/6,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.24

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