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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.78, 9,055.23 and 2,880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.78, 9,055.23 and 2,880.88 is: 4,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.78 : 9,055.23 = 2,880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.78/9,055.23 = 2,880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.78x = 9,055.23 × 2,880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.78x = 26,087,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087,016.60/6,041.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,317.77

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