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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.08, 9,515.26 and 2,880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.08, 9,515.26 and 2,880.52 is: 4,320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.08 : 9,515.26 = 2,880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.08/9,515.26 = 2,880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.08x = 9,515.26 × 2,880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.08x = 27,408,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408,896.74/6,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.39

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