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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.93, 9,249.26 and 2,874.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.93, 9,249.26 and 2,874.33 is: 4,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.93 : 9,249.26 = 2,874.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.93/9,249.26 = 2,874.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.93x = 9,249.26 × 2,874.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.93x = 26,585,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,425.50/6,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.76

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