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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,115.83, 9,172.37 and 2,827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,115.83, 9,172.37 and 2,827.13 is: 4,240.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,115.83 : 9,172.37 = 2,827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,115.83/9,172.37 = 2,827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,115.83x = 9,172.37 × 2,827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,115.83x = 25,931,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,931,422.40/6,115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.05

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