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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.23, 9,268.88 and 2,891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.23, 9,268.88 and 2,891.55 is: 4,335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.23 : 9,268.88 = 2,891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.23/9,268.88 = 2,891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.23x = 9,268.88 × 2,891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.23x = 26,801,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,415.51/6,181.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.94

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