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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.36, 9,247.80 and 2,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.36, 9,247.80 and 2,879.84 is: 4,318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.36 : 9,247.80 = 2,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.36/9,247.80 = 2,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.36x = 9,247.80 × 2,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.36x = 26,632,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632,184.35/6,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.25

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