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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.38, 9,230.42 and 2,867.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.38, 9,230.42 and 2,867.42 is: 4,301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.38 : 9,230.42 = 2,867.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.38/9,230.42 = 2,867.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.38x = 9,230.42 × 2,867.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.38x = 26,467,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467,490.92/6,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.99

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