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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.30, 9,258.48 and 2,882.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.30, 9,258.48 and 2,882.91 is: 4,325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.30 : 9,258.48 = 2,882.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.30/9,258.48 = 2,882.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.30x = 9,258.48 × 2,882.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.30x = 26,691,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,691,364.58/6,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,325.78

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