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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.13, 9,445.84 and 2,789.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.13, 9,445.84 and 2,789.27 is: 4,181.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.13 : 9,445.84 = 2,789.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.13/9,445.84 = 2,789.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.13x = 9,445.84 × 2,789.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.13x = 26,346,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,346,998.14/6,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.31

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