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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.47, 9,425.94 and 2,771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.47, 9,425.94 and 2,771.98 is: 4,158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.47 : 9,425.94 = 2,771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.47/9,425.94 = 2,771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.47x = 9,425.94 × 2,771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.47x = 26,128,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,128,517.16/6,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.29

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