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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.30, 9,401.42 and 2,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.30, 9,401.42 and 2,983.56 is: 4,475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.30 : 9,401.42 = 2,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.30/9,401.42 = 2,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.30x = 9,401.42 × 2,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.30x = 28,049,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,700.66/6,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.56

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