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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.44, 9,391.90 and 2,797.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.44, 9,391.90 and 2,797.68 is: 4,197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.44 : 9,391.90 = 2,797.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.44/9,391.90 = 2,797.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.44x = 9,391.90 × 2,797.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.44x = 26,275,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,275,530.79/6,260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.07

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