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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.96, 9,366.48 and 2,955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.96, 9,366.48 and 2,955.61 is: 4,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.96 : 9,366.48 = 2,955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.96/9,366.48 = 2,955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.96x = 9,366.48 × 2,955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.96x = 27,683,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683,661.95/6,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.38

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