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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.01, 9,398.19 and 2,981.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.01, 9,398.19 and 2,981.19 is: 4,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.01 : 9,398.19 = 2,981.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.01/9,398.19 = 2,981.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.01x = 9,398.19 × 2,981.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.01x = 28,017,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,017,790.05/6,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.39

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