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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311, 9,467.72 and 2,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311, 9,467.72 and 2,848.25 is: 4,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311 : 9,467.72 = 2,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311/9,467.72 = 2,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311x = 9,467.72 × 2,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311x = 26,966,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966,433.49/6,311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.93

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