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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.20, 9,456.28 and 2,793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.20, 9,456.28 and 2,793.27 is: 4,189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.20 : 9,456.28 = 2,793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.20/9,456.28 = 2,793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.20x = 9,456.28 × 2,793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.20x = 26,413,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,413,881.99/6,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.22

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