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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.04, 9,411.71 and 2,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.04, 9,411.71 and 2,999.45 is: 4,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.04 : 9,411.71 = 2,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.04/9,411.71 = 2,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.04x = 9,411.71 × 2,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.04x = 28,229,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,229,891.50/6,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.32

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