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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.26, 9,372.06 and 2,961.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.26, 9,372.06 and 2,961.47 is: 4,441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.26 : 9,372.06 = 2,961.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.26/9,372.06 = 2,961.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.26x = 9,372.06 × 2,961.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.26x = 27,755,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,755,027.67/6,249.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.33

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