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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.75, 9,218.16 and 3,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.75, 9,218.16 and 3,514.20 is: 5,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.75 : 9,218.16 = 3,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.75/9,218.16 = 3,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.75x = 9,218.16 × 3,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.75x = 32,394,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394,457.87/6,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.75

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