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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.96, 9,467.10 and 2,798.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.96, 9,467.10 and 2,798.88 is: 4,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.96 : 9,467.10 = 2,798.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.96/9,467.10 = 2,798.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.96x = 9,467.10 × 2,798.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.96x = 26,497,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,497,276.85/6,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.28

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