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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.56, 9,449.36 and 2,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.56, 9,449.36 and 2,832.76 is: 4,249.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.56 : 9,449.36 = 2,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.56/9,449.36 = 2,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.56x = 9,449.36 × 2,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.56x = 26,767,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,767,769.03/6,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.15

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