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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.88, 9,405.72 and 2,980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.88, 9,405.72 and 2,980.80 is: 4,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.88 : 9,405.72 = 2,980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.88/9,405.72 = 2,980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.88x = 9,405.72 × 2,980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.88x = 28,036,570.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,570.18/6,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.77

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