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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.55, 9,423.14 and 2,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.55, 9,423.14 and 2,992.68 is: 4,485.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.55 : 9,423.14 = 2,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.55/9,423.14 = 2,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.55x = 9,423.14 × 2,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.55x = 28,200,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200,427.65/6,286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.84

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