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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.76, 9,452.88 and 2,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.76, 9,452.88 and 2,841.12 is: 4,259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.76 : 9,452.88 = 2,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.76/9,452.88 = 2,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.76x = 9,452.88 × 2,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.76x = 26,856,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,766.43/6,305.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.08

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