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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,178.73, 9,263.69 and 2,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,178.73, 9,263.69 and 2,890.02 is: 4,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,178.73 : 9,263.69 = 2,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,178.73/9,263.69 = 2,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,178.73x = 9,263.69 × 2,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,178.73x = 26,772,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772,269.66/6,178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.98

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