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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.28, 8,997.12 and 2,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.28, 8,997.12 and 2,879.68 is: 4,317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.28 : 8,997.12 = 2,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.28/8,997.12 = 2,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.28x = 8,997.12 × 2,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.28x = 25,908,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908,826.52/6,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.22

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