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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.19, 9,011.78 and 2,888.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.19, 9,011.78 and 2,888.79 is: 4,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.19 : 9,011.78 = 2,888.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.19/9,011.78 = 2,888.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.19x = 9,011.78 × 2,888.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.19x = 26,033,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,033,125.50/6,010.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.50

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