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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.59, 9,251.16 and 2,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.59, 9,251.16 and 2,876.14 is: 4,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.59 : 9,251.16 = 2,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.59/9,251.16 = 2,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.59x = 9,251.16 × 2,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.59x = 26,607,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,631.32/6,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.11

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