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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.76, 9,462.44 and 2,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.76, 9,462.44 and 2,798.82 is: 4,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.76 : 9,462.44 = 2,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.76/9,462.44 = 2,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.76x = 9,462.44 × 2,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.76x = 26,483,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,666.32/6,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.92

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