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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.03, 9,361 and 2,910.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.03, 9,361 and 2,910.53 is: 4,362.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.03 : 9,361 = 2,910.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.03/9,361 = 2,910.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.03x = 9,361 × 2,910.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.03x = 27,245,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,245,471.33/6,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,362.74

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