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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.72, 9,371.70 and 2,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.72, 9,371.70 and 2,957.82 is: 4,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.72 : 9,371.70 = 2,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.72/9,371.70 = 2,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.72x = 9,371.70 × 2,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.72x = 27,719,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719,801.69/6,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.92

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