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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.83, 9,175.32 and 2,826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.83, 9,175.32 and 2,826.66 is: 4,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.83 : 9,175.32 = 2,826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.83/9,175.32 = 2,826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.83x = 9,175.32 × 2,826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.83x = 25,935,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935,510.03/6,112.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.80

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