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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.78, 9,410.66 and 2,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.78, 9,410.66 and 2,808.60 is: 4,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.78 : 9,410.66 = 2,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.78/9,410.66 = 2,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.78x = 9,410.66 × 2,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.78x = 26,430,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430,779.68/6,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.90

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