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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.92, 9,409.50 and 2,984.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.92, 9,409.50 and 2,984.28 is: 4,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.92 : 9,409.50 = 2,984.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.92/9,409.50 = 2,984.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.92x = 9,409.50 × 2,984.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.92x = 28,080,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080,582.66/6,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.33

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