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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.44, 9,372.78 and 2,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.44, 9,372.78 and 2,958.54 is: 4,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.44 : 9,372.78 = 2,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.44/9,372.78 = 2,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.44x = 9,372.78 × 2,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.44x = 27,729,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,729,744.54/6,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.00

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