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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.12, 9,387.76 and 2,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.12, 9,387.76 and 2,928.20 is: 4,386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.12 : 9,387.76 = 2,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.12/9,387.76 = 2,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.12x = 9,387.76 × 2,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.12x = 27,489,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,238.83/6,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.96

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