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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.56, 9,386.34 and 2,880.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.56, 9,386.34 and 2,880.02 is: 4,320.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.56 : 9,386.34 = 2,880.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.56/9,386.34 = 2,880.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.56x = 9,386.34 × 2,880.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.56x = 27,032,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,032,846.93/6,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.03

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