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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.51, 9,398.94 and 2,981.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.51, 9,398.94 and 2,981.69 is: 4,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.51 : 9,398.94 = 2,981.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.51/9,398.94 = 2,981.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.51x = 9,398.94 × 2,981.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.51x = 28,024,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,024,678.41/6,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.14

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