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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.86, 9,226.44 and 2,861.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.86, 9,226.44 and 2,861.82 is: 4,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.86 : 9,226.44 = 2,861.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.86/9,226.44 = 2,861.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.86x = 9,226.44 × 2,861.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.86x = 26,404,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,404,410.52/6,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.10

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