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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.67, 9,407.38 and 2,987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.67, 9,407.38 and 2,987.88 is: 4,478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.67 : 9,407.38 = 2,987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.67/9,407.38 = 2,987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.67x = 9,407.38 × 2,987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.67x = 28,108,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108,122.55/6,275.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.90

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