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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.68, 9,213.64 and 2,857.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.68, 9,213.64 and 2,857.84 is: 4,280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.68 : 9,213.64 = 2,857.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.68/9,213.64 = 2,857.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.68x = 9,213.64 × 2,857.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.68x = 26,331,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331,062.87/6,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.31

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