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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.13, 9,217.26 and 2,586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.13, 9,217.26 and 2,586.41 is: 3,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.13 : 9,217.26 = 2,586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.13/9,217.26 = 2,586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.13x = 9,217.26 × 2,586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.13x = 23,839,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839,613.44/6,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.02

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