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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.41, 9,411.01 and 2,942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.41, 9,411.01 and 2,942.48 is: 4,414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.41 : 9,411.01 = 2,942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.41/9,411.01 = 2,942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.41x = 9,411.01 × 2,942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.41x = 27,691,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,691,680.21/6,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.84

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