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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.26, 9,244.38 and 2,874.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.26, 9,244.38 and 2,874.22 is: 4,313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.26 : 9,244.38 = 2,874.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.26/9,244.38 = 2,874.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.26x = 9,244.38 × 2,874.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.26x = 26,570,381.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,570,381.88/6,159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.89

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