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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.18, 9,214.39 and 2,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.18, 9,214.39 and 2,858.34 is: 4,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.18 : 9,214.39 = 2,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.18/9,214.39 = 2,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.18x = 9,214.39 × 2,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.18x = 26,337,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,337,813.44/6,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.06

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