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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.87, 9,221.52 and 2,863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.87, 9,221.52 and 2,863.53 is: 4,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.87 : 9,221.52 = 2,863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.87/9,221.52 = 2,863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.87x = 9,221.52 × 2,863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.87x = 26,406,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406,099.17/6,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.07

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