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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.64, 9,364.88 and 2,957.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.64, 9,364.88 and 2,957.49 is: 4,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.64 : 9,364.88 = 2,957.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.64/9,364.88 = 2,957.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.64x = 9,364.88 × 2,957.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.64x = 27,696,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,546.34/6,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.39

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