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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.73, 9,379.20 and 2,962.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.73, 9,379.20 and 2,962.81 is: 4,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.73 : 9,379.20 = 2,962.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.73/9,379.20 = 2,962.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.73x = 9,379.20 × 2,962.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.73x = 27,788,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,788,787.55/6,249.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.40

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