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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.74, 9,421.20 and 2,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.74, 9,421.20 and 2,994.18 is: 4,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.74 : 9,421.20 = 2,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.74/9,421.20 = 2,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.74x = 9,421.20 × 2,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.74x = 28,208,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208,768.62/6,280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.31

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