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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.80, 9,336.96 and 2,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.80, 9,336.96 and 2,759.04 is: 4,141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.80 : 9,336.96 = 2,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.80/9,336.96 = 2,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.80x = 9,336.96 × 2,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.80x = 25,761,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,761,046.12/6,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.11

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