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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.88, 9,372.51 and 2,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.88, 9,372.51 and 2,964.06 is: 4,445.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.88 : 9,372.51 = 2,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.88/9,372.51 = 2,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.88x = 9,372.51 × 2,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.88x = 27,780,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780,681.99/6,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.71

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