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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.85, 9,365.24 and 2,957.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.85, 9,365.24 and 2,957.03 is: 4,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.85 : 9,365.24 = 2,957.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.85/9,365.24 = 2,957.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.85x = 9,365.24 × 2,957.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.85x = 27,693,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,693,234.03/6,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.45

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