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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,172.72, 9,261.36 and 2,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,172.72, 9,261.36 and 2,886.88 is: 4,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,172.72 : 9,261.36 = 2,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,172.72/9,261.36 = 2,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,172.72x = 9,261.36 × 2,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,172.72x = 26,736,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,736,434.96/6,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.39

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