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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.92, 9,358.48 and 2,956.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.92, 9,358.48 and 2,956.08 is: 4,427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.92 : 9,358.48 = 2,956.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.92/9,358.48 = 2,956.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.92x = 9,358.48 × 2,956.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.92x = 27,664,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,664,415.56/6,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.78

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