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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.20, 9,369.98 and 2,962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.20, 9,369.98 and 2,962.38 is: 4,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.20 : 9,369.98 = 2,962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.20/9,369.98 = 2,962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.20x = 9,369.98 × 2,962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.20x = 27,757,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757,441.35/6,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.18

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