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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.54, 9,236.97 and 2,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.54, 9,236.97 and 2,876.46 is: 4,311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.54 : 9,236.97 = 2,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.54/9,236.97 = 2,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.54x = 9,236.97 × 2,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.54x = 26,569,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569,774.73/6,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.50

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