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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.80, 9,243.96 and 2,874.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.80, 9,243.96 and 2,874.84 is: 4,313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.80 : 9,243.96 = 2,874.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.80/9,243.96 = 2,874.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.80x = 9,243.96 × 2,874.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.80x = 26,574,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574,905.97/6,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.55

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