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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.43, 9,374.29 and 2,959.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.43, 9,374.29 and 2,959.54 is: 4,441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.43 : 9,374.29 = 2,959.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.43/9,374.29 = 2,959.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.43x = 9,374.29 × 2,959.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.43x = 27,743,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,743,563.72/6,246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.50

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