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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.04, 9,398.84 and 2,981.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.04, 9,398.84 and 2,981.48 is: 4,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.04 : 9,398.84 = 2,981.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.04/9,398.84 = 2,981.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.04x = 9,398.84 × 2,981.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.04x = 28,022,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,453.48/6,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.12

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