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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.76, 9,379.25 and 2,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.76, 9,379.25 and 2,962.84 is: 4,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.76 : 9,379.25 = 2,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.76/9,379.25 = 2,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.76x = 9,379.25 × 2,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.76x = 27,789,217.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,789,217.07/6,249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.45

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