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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.04, 9,487.35 and 2,862.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.04, 9,487.35 and 2,862.29 is: 4,293.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.04 : 9,487.35 = 2,862.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.04/9,487.35 = 2,862.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.04x = 9,487.35 × 2,862.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.04x = 27,155,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155,499.59/6,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.34

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