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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.06, 9,251.88 and 2,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.06, 9,251.88 and 2,876.64 is: 4,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.06 : 9,251.88 = 2,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.06/9,251.88 = 2,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.06x = 9,251.88 × 2,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.06x = 26,614,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,614,328.08/6,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.86

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