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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.80, 9,347.26 and 2,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.80, 9,347.26 and 2,942.90 is: 4,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.80 : 9,347.26 = 2,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.80/9,347.26 = 2,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.80x = 9,347.26 × 2,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.80x = 27,508,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508,051.45/6,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.27

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