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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.42, 9,404.01 and 2,985.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.42, 9,404.01 and 2,985.63 is: 4,475.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.42 : 9,404.01 = 2,985.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.42/9,404.01 = 2,985.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.42x = 9,404.01 × 2,985.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.42x = 28,076,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076,894.38/6,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.53

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