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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.30, 9,399.92 and 2,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.30, 9,399.92 and 2,982.56 is: 4,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.30 : 9,399.92 = 2,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.30/9,399.92 = 2,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.30x = 9,399.92 × 2,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.30x = 28,035,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,035,763.48/6,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.06

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