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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.06, 9,372.04 and 2,958.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.06, 9,372.04 and 2,958.88 is: 4,440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.06 : 9,372.04 = 2,958.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.06/9,372.04 = 2,958.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.06x = 9,372.04 × 2,958.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.06x = 27,730,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730,741.72/6,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.43

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