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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.06, 9,364.86 and 2,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.06, 9,364.86 and 2,959.50 is: 4,437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.06 : 9,364.86 = 2,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.06/9,364.86 = 2,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.06x = 9,364.86 × 2,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.06x = 27,715,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715,303.17/6,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.25

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