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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.74, 9,226.08 and 2,862.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.74, 9,226.08 and 2,862.02 is: 4,293.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.74 : 9,226.08 = 2,862.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.74/9,226.08 = 2,862.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.74x = 9,226.08 × 2,862.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.74x = 26,405,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,405,225.48/6,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.02

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