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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.47, 9,372.83 and 2,958.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.47, 9,372.83 and 2,958.57 is: 4,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.47 : 9,372.83 = 2,958.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.47/9,372.83 = 2,958.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.47x = 9,372.83 × 2,958.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.47x = 27,730,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,730,158.86/6,245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.05

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