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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.78, 9,427.19 and 2,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.78, 9,427.19 and 2,954.16 is: 4,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.78 : 9,427.19 = 2,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.78/9,427.19 = 2,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.78x = 9,427.19 × 2,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.78x = 27,849,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849,412.84/6,287.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.14

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