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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.97, 9,373.49 and 2,956.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.97, 9,373.49 and 2,956.14 is: 4,435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.97 : 9,373.49 = 2,956.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.97/9,373.49 = 2,956.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.97x = 9,373.49 × 2,956.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.97x = 27,709,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,709,356.12/6,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.65

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