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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.82, 9,427.57 and 2,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.82, 9,427.57 and 2,999.68 is: 4,500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.82 : 9,427.57 = 2,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.82/9,427.57 = 2,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.82x = 9,427.57 × 2,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.82x = 28,279,662.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,662.11/6,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.39

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