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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.23, 9,378.45 and 2,962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.23, 9,378.45 and 2,962.31 is: 4,445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.23 : 9,378.45 = 2,962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.23/9,378.45 = 2,962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.23x = 9,378.45 × 2,962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.23x = 27,781,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,781,858.94/6,249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.65

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