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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.63, 9,347.58 and 2,942.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.63, 9,347.58 and 2,942.73 is: 4,416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.63 : 9,347.58 = 2,942.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.63/9,347.58 = 2,942.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.63x = 9,347.58 × 2,942.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.63x = 27,507,404.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,507,404.09/6,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.28

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