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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.97, 9,236.43 and 2,830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.97, 9,236.43 and 2,830.02 is: 4,241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.97 : 9,236.43 = 2,830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.97/9,236.43 = 2,830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.97x = 9,236.43 × 2,830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.97x = 26,139,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139,281.63/6,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.34

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