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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.66, 9,376.02 and 2,957.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.66, 9,376.02 and 2,957.83 is: 4,438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.66 : 9,376.02 = 2,957.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.66/9,376.02 = 2,957.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.66x = 9,376.02 × 2,957.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.66x = 27,732,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732,649.80/6,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.18

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