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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,161.93, 9,247.76 and 2,873.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,161.93, 9,247.76 and 2,873.33 is: 4,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,161.93 : 9,247.76 = 2,873.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,161.93/9,247.76 = 2,873.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,161.93x = 9,247.76 × 2,873.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,161.93x = 26,571,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,866.24/6,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.26

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