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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.28, 9,454.67 and 2,797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.28, 9,454.67 and 2,797.84 is: 4,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.28 : 9,454.67 = 2,797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.28/9,454.67 = 2,797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.28x = 9,454.67 × 2,797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.28x = 26,452,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,452,653.91/6,308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.32

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