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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.43, 9,214.77 and 2,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.43, 9,214.77 and 2,858.59 is: 4,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.43 : 9,214.77 = 2,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.43/9,214.77 = 2,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.43x = 9,214.77 × 2,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.43x = 26,341,189.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,341,189.01/6,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.43

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