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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.56, 9,437.34 and 2,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.56, 9,437.34 and 2,824.76 is: 4,237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.56 : 9,437.34 = 2,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.56/9,437.34 = 2,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.56x = 9,437.34 × 2,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.56x = 26,658,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,658,220.54/6,291.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.14

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