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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.05, 9,366.03 and 2,954.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.05, 9,366.03 and 2,954.88 is: 4,434.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.05 : 9,366.03 = 2,954.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.05/9,366.03 = 2,954.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.05x = 9,366.03 × 2,954.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.05x = 27,675,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,494.73/6,241.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.43

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