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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.67, 9,232.49 and 2,866.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.67, 9,232.49 and 2,866.93 is: 4,303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.67 : 9,232.49 = 2,866.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.67/9,232.49 = 2,866.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.67x = 9,232.49 × 2,866.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.67x = 26,468,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,468,902.56/6,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.42

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