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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.14, 9,264.21 and 2,891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.14, 9,264.21 and 2,891.54 is: 4,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.14 : 9,264.21 = 2,891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.14/9,264.21 = 2,891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.14x = 9,264.21 × 2,891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.14x = 26,787,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787,844.44/6,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.31

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