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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,167.90, 9,261.58 and 4,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,167.90, 9,261.58 and 4,875.14 is: 7,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,167.90 : 9,261.58 = 4,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,167.90/9,261.58 = 4,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,167.90x = 9,261.58 × 4,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,167.90x = 45,151,499.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151,499.12/6,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,320.40

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