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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.06, 9,431.10 and 2,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.06, 9,431.10 and 2,952.72 is: 4,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.06 : 9,431.10 = 2,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.06/9,431.10 = 2,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.06x = 9,431.10 × 2,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.06x = 27,847,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,397.59/6,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.73

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