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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.63, 9,377.58 and 2,961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.63, 9,377.58 and 2,961.73 is: 4,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.63 : 9,377.58 = 2,961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.63/9,377.58 = 2,961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.63x = 9,377.58 × 2,961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.63x = 27,773,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773,798.32/6,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.79

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