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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.76, 9,248.13 and 2,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.76, 9,248.13 and 2,876.67 is: 4,317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.76 : 9,248.13 = 2,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.76/9,248.13 = 2,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.76x = 9,248.13 × 2,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.76x = 26,603,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,818.13/6,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.57

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