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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.44, 9,363.55 and 2,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.44, 9,363.55 and 2,954.69 is: 4,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.44 : 9,363.55 = 2,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.44/9,363.55 = 2,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.44x = 9,363.55 × 2,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.44x = 27,666,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,387.55/6,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.85

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