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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.30, 9,228.53 and 2,860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.30, 9,228.53 and 2,860.54 is: 4,291.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.30 : 9,228.53 = 2,860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.30/9,228.53 = 2,860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.30x = 9,228.53 × 2,860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.30x = 26,398,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,398,563.29/6,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.54

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