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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.15, 9,365.63 and 2,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.15, 9,365.63 and 2,957.72 is: 4,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.15 : 9,365.63 = 2,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.15/9,365.63 = 2,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.15x = 9,365.63 × 2,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.15x = 27,700,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,700,849.55/6,249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.74

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