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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.60, 9,225.90 and 2,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.60, 9,225.90 and 2,862.60 is: 4,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.60 : 9,225.90 = 2,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.60/9,225.90 = 2,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.60x = 9,225.90 × 2,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.60x = 26,410,061.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410,061.34/6,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.90

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