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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.54, 9,488.10 and 2,862.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.54, 9,488.10 and 2,862.79 is: 4,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.54 : 9,488.10 = 2,862.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.54/9,488.10 = 2,862.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.54x = 9,488.10 × 2,862.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.54x = 27,162,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,162,437.80/6,325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.09

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