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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.44, 9,428.82 and 2,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.44, 9,428.82 and 2,995.84 is: 4,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.44 : 9,428.82 = 2,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.44/9,428.82 = 2,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.44x = 9,428.82 × 2,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.44x = 28,247,236.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,236.11/6,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.79

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