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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.75, 9,411.27 and 2,999.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.75, 9,411.27 and 2,999.15 is: 4,491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.75 : 9,411.27 = 2,999.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.75/9,411.27 = 2,999.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.75x = 9,411.27 × 2,999.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.75x = 28,225,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225,810.42/6,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.87

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