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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.92, 9,412.50 and 2,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.92, 9,412.50 and 2,986.28 is: 4,482.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.92 : 9,412.50 = 2,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.92/9,412.50 = 2,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.92x = 9,412.50 × 2,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.92x = 28,108,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108,360.50/6,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.33

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