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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.28, 9,451.53 and 2,790.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.28, 9,451.53 and 2,790.26 is: 4,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.28 : 9,451.53 = 2,790.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.28/9,451.53 = 2,790.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.28x = 9,451.53 × 2,790.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.28x = 26,372,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,372,178.84/6,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.21

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