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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.66, 9,489.47 and 2,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.66, 9,489.47 and 2,995.46 is: 4,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.66 : 9,489.47 = 2,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.66/9,489.47 = 2,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.66x = 9,489.47 × 2,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.66x = 28,425,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,425,265.38/6,327.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.22

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