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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.18, 9,226.77 and 2,865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.18, 9,226.77 and 2,865.25 is: 4,297.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.18 : 9,226.77 = 2,865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.18/9,226.77 = 2,865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.18x = 9,226.77 × 2,865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.18x = 26,437,002.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,002.74/6,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.88

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