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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.10, 9,364.12 and 2,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.10, 9,364.12 and 2,956.28 is: 4,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.10 : 9,364.12 = 2,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.10/9,364.12 = 2,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.10x = 9,364.12 × 2,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.10x = 27,682,906.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682,906.46/6,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.32

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