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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.96, 9,410.18 and 2,945.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.96, 9,410.18 and 2,945.16 is: 4,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.96 : 9,410.18 = 2,945.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.96/9,410.18 = 2,945.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.96x = 9,410.18 × 2,945.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.96x = 27,714,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,714,471.00/6,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.76

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