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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.13, 9,424.39 and 2,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.13, 9,424.39 and 2,995.48 is: 4,493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.13 : 9,424.39 = 2,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.13/9,424.39 = 2,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.13x = 9,424.39 × 2,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.13x = 28,230,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,571.76/6,282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.79

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