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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.44, 9,282.72 and 2,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.44, 9,282.72 and 2,904.80 is: 4,356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.44 : 9,282.72 = 2,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.44/9,282.72 = 2,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.44x = 9,282.72 × 2,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.44x = 26,964,445.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,964,445.06/6,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.52

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