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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.73, 9,167.72 and 2,822.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.73, 9,167.72 and 2,822.65 is: 4,233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.73 : 9,167.72 = 2,822.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.73/9,167.72 = 2,822.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.73x = 9,167.72 × 2,822.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.73x = 25,877,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,877,227.83/6,112.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.33

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