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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.24, 9,421.95 and 2,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.24, 9,421.95 and 2,994.68 is: 4,492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.24 : 9,421.95 = 2,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.24/9,421.95 = 2,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.24x = 9,421.95 × 2,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.24x = 28,215,725.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,215,725.23/6,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.06

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