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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,328.04, 9,491.85 and 2,865.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,328.04, 9,491.85 and 2,865.29 is: 4,297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,328.04 : 9,491.85 = 2,865.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,328.04/9,491.85 = 2,865.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,328.04x = 9,491.85 × 2,865.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,328.04x = 27,196,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,902.89/6,328.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.84

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