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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.87, 9,377.95 and 2,961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.87, 9,377.95 and 2,961.98 is: 4,445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.87 : 9,377.95 = 2,961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.87/9,377.95 = 2,961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.87x = 9,377.95 × 2,961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.87x = 27,777,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,777,246.05/6,248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.16

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