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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.20, 9,365.36 and 2,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.20, 9,365.36 and 2,780 is: 4,168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.20 : 9,365.36 = 2,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.20/9,365.36 = 2,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.20x = 9,365.36 × 2,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.20x = 26,035,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,035,700.80/6,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.91

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