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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.65, 9,399.85 and 2,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.65, 9,399.85 and 2,974.19 is: 4,460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.65 : 9,399.85 = 2,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.65/9,399.85 = 2,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.65x = 9,399.85 × 2,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.65x = 27,956,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956,885.44/6,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.51

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