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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.76, 9,244.32 and 2,874.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.76, 9,244.32 and 2,874.03 is: 4,307.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.76 : 9,244.32 = 2,874.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.76/9,244.32 = 2,874.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.76x = 9,244.32 × 2,874.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.76x = 26,568,453.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,568,453.01/6,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.63

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