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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.44, 9,432.48 and 2,995.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.44, 9,432.48 and 2,995.98 is: 4,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.44 : 9,432.48 = 2,995.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.44/9,432.48 = 2,995.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.44x = 9,432.48 × 2,995.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.44x = 28,259,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,259,521.43/6,289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.17

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