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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.22, 9,430.83 and 2,776.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.22, 9,430.83 and 2,776.48 is: 4,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.22 : 9,430.83 = 2,776.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.22/9,430.83 = 2,776.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.22x = 9,430.83 × 2,776.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.22x = 26,184,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184,487.30/6,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.72

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