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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.83, 9,245.34 and 2,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.83, 9,245.34 and 2,877.66 is: 4,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.83 : 9,245.34 = 2,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.83/9,245.34 = 2,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.83x = 9,245.34 × 2,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.83x = 26,604,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,945.10/6,163.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.30

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