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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.51, 9,264.37 and 2,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.51, 9,264.37 and 2,886.86 is: 4,332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.51 : 9,264.37 = 2,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.51/9,264.37 = 2,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.51x = 9,264.37 × 2,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.51x = 26,744,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,744,924.74/6,173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.21

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