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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.59, 9,168.12 and 2,826.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.59, 9,168.12 and 2,826.99 is: 4,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.59 : 9,168.12 = 2,826.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.59/9,168.12 = 2,826.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.59x = 9,168.12 × 2,826.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.59x = 25,918,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,918,183.56/6,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.05

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