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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.03, 9,365.16 and 2,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.03, 9,365.16 and 2,956.19 is: 4,431.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.03 : 9,365.16 = 2,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.03/9,365.16 = 2,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.03x = 9,365.16 × 2,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.03x = 27,685,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,685,192.34/6,248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.03

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