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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.64, 9,252.54 and 2,879.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.64, 9,252.54 and 2,879.04 is: 4,319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.64 : 9,252.54 = 2,879.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.64/9,252.54 = 2,879.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.64x = 9,252.54 × 2,879.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.64x = 26,638,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,638,432.76/6,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,319.06

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