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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.53, 9,374.33 and 2,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.53, 9,374.33 and 2,956.70 is: 4,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.53 : 9,374.33 = 2,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.53/9,374.33 = 2,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.53x = 9,374.33 × 2,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.53x = 27,717,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,717,112.34/6,247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.49

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