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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.44, 9,412.89 and 2,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.44, 9,412.89 and 2,986.56 is: 4,481.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.44 : 9,412.89 = 2,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.44/9,412.89 = 2,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.44x = 9,412.89 × 2,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.44x = 28,112,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112,160.76/6,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.14

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