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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.58, 9,255.73 and 2,880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.58, 9,255.73 and 2,880.88 is: 4,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.58 : 9,255.73 = 2,880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.58/9,255.73 = 2,880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.58x = 9,255.73 × 2,880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.58x = 26,664,647.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,647.44/6,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,321.96

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