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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.26, 9,395.57 and 2,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.26, 9,395.57 and 2,979.44 is: 4,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.26 : 9,395.57 = 2,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.26/9,395.57 = 2,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.26x = 9,395.57 × 2,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.26x = 27,993,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,993,497.55/6,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.77

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