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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,159.67, 9,245.26 and 2,829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,159.67, 9,245.26 and 2,829.71 is: 4,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,159.67 : 9,245.26 = 2,829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,159.67/9,245.26 = 2,829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,159.67x = 9,245.26 × 2,829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,159.67x = 26,161,389.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,161,389.41/6,159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,247.21

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