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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.13, 9,391.73 and 2,932.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.13, 9,391.73 and 2,932.68 is: 4,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.13 : 9,391.73 = 2,932.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.13/9,391.73 = 2,932.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.13x = 9,391.73 × 2,932.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.13x = 27,542,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,542,946.07/6,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.33

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