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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.64, 9,365.57 and 2,953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.64, 9,365.57 and 2,953.73 is: 4,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.64 : 9,365.57 = 2,953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.64/9,365.57 = 2,953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.64x = 9,365.57 × 2,953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.64x = 27,663,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663,382.19/6,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.78

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