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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.51, 9,378.32 and 2,966.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.51, 9,378.32 and 2,966.31 is: 4,451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.51 : 9,378.32 = 2,966.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.51/9,378.32 = 2,966.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.51x = 9,378.32 × 2,966.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.51x = 27,818,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,989.57/6,249.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.39

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