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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.40, 9,494.94 and 2,864.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.40, 9,494.94 and 2,864.68 is: 4,298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.40 : 9,494.94 = 2,864.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.40/9,494.94 = 2,864.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.40x = 9,494.94 × 2,864.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.40x = 27,199,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199,964.72/6,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.76

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