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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.33, 9,373.73 and 2,959.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.33, 9,373.73 and 2,959.64 is: 4,440.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.33 : 9,373.73 = 2,959.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.33/9,373.73 = 2,959.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.33x = 9,373.73 × 2,959.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.33x = 27,742,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742,874.89/6,248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.04

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