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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.69, 9,248.69 and 2,877.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.69, 9,248.69 and 2,877.09 is: 4,318.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.69 : 9,248.69 = 2,877.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.69/9,248.69 = 2,877.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.69x = 9,248.69 × 2,877.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.69x = 26,609,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,609,320.70/6,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.51

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