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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.23, 9,406.73 and 2,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.23, 9,406.73 and 2,987.44 is: 4,478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.23 : 9,406.73 = 2,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.23/9,406.73 = 2,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.23x = 9,406.73 × 2,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.23x = 28,102,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,061.25/6,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.25

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