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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.08, 9,413.84 and 2,991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.08, 9,413.84 and 2,991.44 is: 4,487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.08 : 9,413.84 = 2,991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.08/9,413.84 = 2,991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.08x = 9,413.84 × 2,991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.08x = 28,160,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,160,937.53/6,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.03

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