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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.90, 9,236.08 and 4,858.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.90, 9,236.08 and 4,858.14 is: 7,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.90 : 9,236.08 = 4,858.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.90/9,236.08 = 4,858.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.90x = 9,236.08 × 4,858.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.90x = 44,870,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,870,169.69/6,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,294.90

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