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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.11, 9,411.98 and 2,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.11, 9,411.98 and 2,985.24 is: 4,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.11 : 9,411.98 = 2,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.11/9,411.98 = 2,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.11x = 9,411.98 × 2,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.11x = 28,097,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,097,019.18/6,279.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.68

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