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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.24, 9,363.68 and 2,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.24, 9,363.68 and 2,957.28 is: 4,433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.24 : 9,363.68 = 2,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.24/9,363.68 = 2,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.24x = 9,363.68 × 2,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.24x = 27,691,023.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,691,023.59/6,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.23

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