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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.31, 9,171.47 and 2,826.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.31, 9,171.47 and 2,826.79 is: 4,240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.31 : 9,171.47 = 2,826.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.31/9,171.47 = 2,826.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.31x = 9,171.47 × 2,826.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.31x = 25,925,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,925,819.68/6,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.19

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