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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.92, 9,258.96 and 2,883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.92, 9,258.96 and 2,883.92 is: 4,328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.92 : 9,258.96 = 2,883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.92/9,258.96 = 2,883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.92x = 9,258.96 × 2,883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.92x = 26,702,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,099.92/6,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,328.49

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