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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.92, 9,401.76 and 2,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.92, 9,401.76 and 2,984.13 is: 4,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.92 : 9,401.76 = 2,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.92/9,401.76 = 2,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.92x = 9,401.76 × 2,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.92x = 28,056,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056,074.07/6,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.28

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