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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.58, 9,254.23 and 2,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.58, 9,254.23 and 2,879.88 is: 4,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.58 : 9,254.23 = 2,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.58/9,254.23 = 2,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.58x = 9,254.23 × 2,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.58x = 26,651,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,651,071.89/6,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.45

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