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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.60, 9,246.76 and 2,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.60, 9,246.76 and 2,875 is: 4,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.60 : 9,246.76 = 2,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.60/9,246.76 = 2,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.60x = 9,246.76 × 2,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.60x = 26,584,435
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,584,435/6,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.13

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