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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.80, 9,246.96 and 2,876.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.80, 9,246.96 and 2,876.84 is: 4,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.80 : 9,246.96 = 2,876.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.80/9,246.96 = 2,876.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.80x = 9,246.96 × 2,876.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.80x = 26,602,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602,024.41/6,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.55

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