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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.92, 9,397.31 and 2,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.92, 9,397.31 and 2,981.13 is: 4,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.92 : 9,397.31 = 2,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.92/9,397.31 = 2,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.92x = 9,397.31 × 2,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.92x = 28,014,587.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,014,587.85/6,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.81

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