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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.72, 9,253.44 and 2,880.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.72, 9,253.44 and 2,880.36 is: 4,322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.72 : 9,253.44 = 2,880.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.72/9,253.44 = 2,880.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.72x = 9,253.44 × 2,880.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.72x = 26,653,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,653,238.44/6,165.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.81

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