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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.38, 9,373.26 and 2,964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.38, 9,373.26 and 2,964.56 is: 4,446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.38 : 9,373.26 = 2,964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.38/9,373.26 = 2,964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.38x = 9,373.26 × 2,964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.38x = 27,787,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787,591.67/6,249.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.46

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