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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.41, 9,374.15 and 2,956.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.41, 9,374.15 and 2,956.58 is: 4,436.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.41 : 9,374.15 = 2,956.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.41/9,374.15 = 2,956.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.41x = 9,374.15 × 2,956.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.41x = 27,715,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715,409.62/6,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.31

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