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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.36, 9,171.18 and 2,826.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.36, 9,171.18 and 2,826.51 is: 4,238.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.36 : 9,171.18 = 2,826.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.36/9,171.18 = 2,826.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.36x = 9,171.18 × 2,826.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.36x = 25,922,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922,431.98/6,116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.22

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