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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.60, 9,373.08 and 2,959.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.60, 9,373.08 and 2,959.64 is: 4,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.60 : 9,373.08 = 2,959.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.60/9,373.08 = 2,959.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.60x = 9,373.08 × 2,959.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.60x = 27,740,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,740,942.49/6,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.68

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