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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.76, 9,377.75 and 2,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.76, 9,377.75 and 2,961.84 is: 4,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.76 : 9,377.75 = 2,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.76/9,377.75 = 2,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.76x = 9,377.75 × 2,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.76x = 27,775,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775,380.25/6,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.94

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