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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.96, 9,243.44 and 2,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.96, 9,243.44 and 2,874.52 is: 4,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.96 : 9,243.44 = 2,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.96/9,243.44 = 2,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.96x = 9,243.44 × 2,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.96x = 26,570,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,570,453.15/6,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.22

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