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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.26, 9,371.00 and 2,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.26, 9,371.00 and 2,957.34 is: 4,438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.26 : 9,371.00 = 2,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.26/9,371.00 = 2,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.26x = 9,371.00 × 2,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.26x = 27,713,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,218.35/6,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.19

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