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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.54, 9,220.98 and 2,864.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.54, 9,220.98 and 2,864.06 is: 4,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.54 : 9,220.98 = 2,864.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.54/9,220.98 = 2,864.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.54x = 9,220.98 × 2,864.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.54x = 26,409,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,439.98/6,155.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.35

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