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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.94, 9,493.94 and 3,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.94, 9,493.94 and 3,041.27 is: 4,562.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.94 : 9,493.94 = 3,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.94/9,493.94 = 3,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.94x = 9,493.94 × 3,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.94x = 28,873,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873,634.90/6,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.88

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