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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.80, 9,251.70 and 3,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.80, 9,251.70 and 3,046.60 is: 4,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.80 : 9,251.70 = 3,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.80/9,251.70 = 3,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.80x = 9,251.70 × 3,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.80x = 28,186,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,186,229.22/6,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,569.90

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