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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.06, 9,243.27 and 2,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.06, 9,243.27 and 2,876.19 is: 4,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.06 : 9,243.27 = 2,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.06/9,243.27 = 2,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.06x = 9,243.27 × 2,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.06x = 26,585,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585,400.74/6,165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.27

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