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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.07, 9,400.71 and 2,979.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.07, 9,400.71 and 2,979.50 is: 4,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.07 : 9,400.71 = 2,979.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.07/9,400.71 = 2,979.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.07x = 9,400.71 × 2,979.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.07x = 28,009,415.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,009,415.73/6,267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.30

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