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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.88, 9,442.31 and 2,997.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.88, 9,442.31 and 2,997.97 is: 4,496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.88 : 9,442.31 = 2,997.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.88/9,442.31 = 2,997.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.88x = 9,442.31 × 2,997.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.88x = 28,307,762.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,307,762.11/6,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.95

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