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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.81, 9,510.46 and 2,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.81, 9,510.46 and 2,828.49 is: 4,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.81 : 9,510.46 = 2,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.81/9,510.46 = 2,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.81x = 9,510.46 × 2,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.81x = 26,900,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900,294.42/6,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.75

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