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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.31, 9,450.47 and 2,833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.31, 9,450.47 and 2,833.51 is: 4,250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.31 : 9,450.47 = 2,833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.31/9,450.47 = 2,833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.31x = 9,450.47 × 2,833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.31x = 26,778,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,001.25/6,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.27

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