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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.40, 9,253.66 and 3,248.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.40, 9,253.66 and 3,248.28 is: 4,873.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.40 : 9,253.66 = 3,248.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.40/9,253.66 = 3,248.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.40x = 9,253.66 × 3,248.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.40x = 30,058,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,058,478.70/6,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.77

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