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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.64, 9,459.72 and 2,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.64, 9,459.72 and 2,844 is: 4,264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.64 : 9,459.72 = 2,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.64/9,459.72 = 2,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.64x = 9,459.72 × 2,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.64x = 26,903,443.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,903,443.68/6,308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.54

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