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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.94, 9,403.84 and 2,940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.94, 9,403.84 and 2,940.56 is: 4,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.94 : 9,403.84 = 2,940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.94/9,403.84 = 2,940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.94x = 9,403.84 × 2,940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.94x = 27,652,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652,555.75/6,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.12

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