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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.93, 9,473.92 and 2,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.93, 9,473.92 and 2,849.13 is: 4,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.93 : 9,473.92 = 2,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.93/9,473.92 = 2,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.93x = 9,473.92 × 2,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.93x = 26,992,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,992,422.57/6,315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.71

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