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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.63, 9,379.08 and 2,962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.63, 9,379.08 and 2,962.73 is: 4,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.63 : 9,379.08 = 2,962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.63/9,379.08 = 2,962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.63x = 9,379.08 × 2,962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.63x = 27,787,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787,681.69/6,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.29

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