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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.48, 9,370.80 and 2,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.48, 9,370.80 and 2,963.20 is: 4,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.48 : 9,370.80 = 2,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.48/9,370.80 = 2,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.48x = 9,370.80 × 2,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.48x = 27,767,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,767,554.56/6,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.60

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