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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,286.92, 9,430.44 and 2,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,286.92, 9,430.44 and 2,823.36 is: 4,235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,286.92 : 9,430.44 = 2,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,286.92/9,430.44 = 2,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,286.92x = 9,430.44 × 2,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,286.92x = 26,625,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,625,527.08/6,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.07

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