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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,304.07, 9,451.73 and 2,792.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,304.07, 9,451.73 and 2,792.17 is: 4,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,304.07 : 9,451.73 = 2,792.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,304.07/9,451.73 = 2,792.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,304.07x = 9,451.73 × 2,792.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,304.07x = 26,390,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390,820.31/6,304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.31

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