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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.70, 9,416.73 and 2,988.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.70, 9,416.73 and 2,988.18 is: 4,483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.70 : 9,416.73 = 2,988.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.70/9,416.73 = 2,988.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.70x = 9,416.73 × 2,988.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.70x = 28,138,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,138,884.25/6,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.78

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