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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.96, 9,414.68 and 2,948.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.96, 9,414.68 and 2,948.16 is: 4,416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.96 : 9,414.68 = 2,948.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.96/9,414.68 = 2,948.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.96x = 9,414.68 × 2,948.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.96x = 27,755,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,968.25/6,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.26

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