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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.30, 9,255.31 and 2,880.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.30, 9,255.31 and 2,880.59 is: 4,321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.30 : 9,255.31 = 2,880.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.30/9,255.31 = 2,880.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.30x = 9,255.31 × 2,880.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.30x = 26,660,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660,769.37/6,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.52

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