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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,303.64, 9,452.22 and 2,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,303.64, 9,452.22 and 2,839 is: 4,257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,303.64 : 9,452.22 = 2,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,303.64/9,452.22 = 2,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,303.64x = 9,452.22 × 2,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,303.64x = 26,834,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834,852.58/6,303.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.04

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