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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.89, 9,374.93 and 2,959.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.89, 9,374.93 and 2,959.97 is: 4,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.89 : 9,374.93 = 2,959.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.89/9,374.93 = 2,959.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.89x = 9,374.93 × 2,959.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.89x = 27,749,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,749,472.08/6,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.13

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