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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.72, 9,393.84 and 2,799

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.72, 9,393.84 and 2,799 is: 4,197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.72 : 9,393.84 = 2,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.72/9,393.84 = 2,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.72x = 9,393.84 × 2,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.72x = 26,293,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,293,358.16/6,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.05

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