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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,278.31, 9,411.33 and 2,990.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,278.31, 9,411.33 and 2,990.52 is: 4,482.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,278.31 : 9,411.33 = 2,990.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,278.31/9,411.33 = 2,990.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,278.31x = 9,411.33 × 2,990.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,278.31x = 28,144,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,770.59/6,278.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.86

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