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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.91, 9,488.34 and 2,994.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.91, 9,488.34 and 2,994.71 is: 4,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.91 : 9,488.34 = 2,994.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.91/9,488.34 = 2,994.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.91x = 9,488.34 × 2,994.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.91x = 28,414,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,414,779.24/6,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.10

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