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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.90, 9,431.65 and 2,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.90, 9,431.65 and 2,995.44 is: 4,492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.90 : 9,431.65 = 2,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.90/9,431.65 = 2,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.90x = 9,431.65 × 2,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.90x = 28,251,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,251,941.68/6,288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.35

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