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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.98, 9,379.58 and 2,963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.98, 9,379.58 and 2,963.06 is: 4,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.98 : 9,379.58 = 2,963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.98/9,379.58 = 2,963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.98x = 9,379.58 × 2,963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.98x = 27,792,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792,266.95/6,249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.78

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