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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.36, 9,216.27 and 2,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.36, 9,216.27 and 2,859.60 is: 4,285.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.36 : 9,216.27 = 2,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.36/9,216.27 = 2,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.36x = 9,216.27 × 2,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.36x = 26,354,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,354,845.69/6,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.09

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