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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.48, 9,402.12 and 2,987.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.48, 9,402.12 and 2,987.58 is: 4,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.48 : 9,402.12 = 2,987.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.48/9,402.12 = 2,987.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.48x = 9,402.12 × 2,987.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.48x = 28,089,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,089,585.67/6,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.51

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