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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.88, 9,367.20 and 2,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.88, 9,367.20 and 2,959.52 is: 4,439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.88 : 9,367.20 = 2,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.88/9,367.20 = 2,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.88x = 9,367.20 × 2,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.88x = 27,722,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,722,415.74/6,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.22

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