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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.10, 9,435.80 and 2,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.10, 9,435.80 and 2,961.28 is: 4,438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.10 : 9,435.80 = 2,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.10/9,435.80 = 2,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.10x = 9,435.80 × 2,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.10x = 27,942,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,942,045.82/6,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.70

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