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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.98, 9,396.87 and 2,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.98, 9,396.87 and 2,984.08 is: 4,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.98 : 9,396.87 = 2,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.98/9,396.87 = 2,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.98x = 9,396.87 × 2,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.98x = 28,041,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041,011.83/6,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.26

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