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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.03, 9,249.53 and 2,656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.03, 9,249.53 and 2,656.08 is: 3,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.03 : 9,249.53 = 2,656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.03/9,249.53 = 2,656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.03x = 9,249.53 × 2,656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.03x = 24,567,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567,478.36/6,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.68

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