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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.65, 9,408.84 and 2,980.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.65, 9,408.84 and 2,980.19 is: 4,469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.65 : 9,408.84 = 2,980.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.65/9,408.84 = 2,980.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.65x = 9,408.84 × 2,980.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.65x = 28,040,130.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,130.88/6,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.51

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