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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.88, 9,254.86 and 2,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.88, 9,254.86 and 2,881.20 is: 4,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.88 : 9,254.86 = 2,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.88/9,254.86 = 2,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.88x = 9,254.86 × 2,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.88x = 26,665,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665,130.13/6,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.22

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