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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.24, 9,399.52 and 2,985.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.24, 9,399.52 and 2,985.31 is: 4,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.24 : 9,399.52 = 2,985.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.24/9,399.52 = 2,985.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.24x = 9,399.52 × 2,985.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.24x = 28,060,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,060,481.05/6,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.61

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