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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.48, 9,414.12 and 2,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.48, 9,414.12 and 2,995.58 is: 4,489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.48 : 9,414.12 = 2,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.48/9,414.12 = 2,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.48x = 9,414.12 × 2,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.48x = 28,200,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,749.59/6,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.51

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