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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.54, 9,222.48 and 2,865.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.54, 9,222.48 and 2,865.06 is: 4,291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.54 : 9,222.48 = 2,865.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.54/9,222.48 = 2,865.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.54x = 9,222.48 × 2,865.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.54x = 26,422,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,958.55/6,156.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,291.85

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