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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.26, 9,363.06 and 2,953.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.26, 9,363.06 and 2,953.80 is: 4,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.26 : 9,363.06 = 2,953.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.26/9,363.06 = 2,953.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.26x = 9,363.06 × 2,953.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.26x = 27,656,606.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,606.63/6,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.00

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