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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.80, 9,245.46 and 2,875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.80, 9,245.46 and 2,875.84 is: 4,315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.80 : 9,245.46 = 2,875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.80/9,245.46 = 2,875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.80x = 9,245.46 × 2,875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.80x = 26,588,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588,463.69/6,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.05

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