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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.67, 9,240.31 and 2,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.67, 9,240.31 and 2,826.74 is: 4,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.67 : 9,240.31 = 2,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.67/9,240.31 = 2,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.67x = 9,240.31 × 2,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.67x = 26,119,893.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,893.55/6,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.41

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