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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.02, 9,460.77 and 2,797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.02, 9,460.77 and 2,797.43 is: 4,197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.02 : 9,460.77 = 2,797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.02/9,460.77 = 2,797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.02x = 9,460.77 × 2,797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.02x = 26,465,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,841.82/6,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.58

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