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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.33, 9,416.04 and 2,899.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.33, 9,416.04 and 2,899.81 is: 4,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.33 : 9,416.04 = 2,899.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.33/9,416.04 = 2,899.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.33x = 9,416.04 × 2,899.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.33x = 27,304,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304,726.95/6,277.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.74

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