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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.18, 9,393.27 and 2,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.18, 9,393.27 and 2,797 is: 4,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.18 : 9,393.27 = 2,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.18/9,393.27 = 2,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.18x = 9,393.27 × 2,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.18x = 26,272,976.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,272,976.19/6,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.50

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