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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.51, 9,457.97 and 2,794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.51, 9,457.97 and 2,794.57 is: 4,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.51 : 9,457.97 = 2,794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.51/9,457.97 = 2,794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.51x = 9,457.97 × 2,794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.51x = 26,430,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430,921.61/6,305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,191.72

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