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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.76, 9,252.78 and 3,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.76, 9,252.78 and 3,246.16 is: 4,871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.76 : 9,252.78 = 3,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.76/9,252.78 = 3,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.76x = 9,252.78 × 3,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.76x = 30,036,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036,004.32/6,165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.42

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