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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.49, 9,392.40 and 2,980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.49, 9,392.40 and 2,980.56 is: 4,469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.49 : 9,392.40 = 2,980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.49/9,392.40 = 2,980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.49x = 9,392.40 × 2,980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.49x = 27,994,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,994,611.74/6,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.49

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