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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.26, 9,406.44 and 2,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.26, 9,406.44 and 2,985.06 is: 4,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.26 : 9,406.44 = 2,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.26/9,406.44 = 2,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.26x = 9,406.44 × 2,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.26x = 28,078,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078,787.79/6,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.52

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