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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.49, 9,465.68 and 2,799.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.49, 9,465.68 and 2,799.65 is: 4,199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.49 : 9,465.68 = 2,799.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.49/9,465.68 = 2,799.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.49x = 9,465.68 × 2,799.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.49x = 26,500,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,500,621.68/6,310.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.46

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