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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.04, 9,250.53 and 2,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.04, 9,250.53 and 2,878.30 is: 4,317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.04 : 9,250.53 = 2,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.04/9,250.53 = 2,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.04x = 9,250.53 × 2,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.04x = 26,625,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,800.50/6,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.44

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