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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.99, 9,361 and 2,955.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.99, 9,361 and 2,955.58 is: 4,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.99 : 9,361 = 2,955.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.99/9,361 = 2,955.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.99x = 9,361 × 2,955.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.99x = 27,667,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,667,184.38/6,244.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.30

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