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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.10, 9,368.62 and 2,959.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.10, 9,368.62 and 2,959.28 is: 4,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.10 : 9,368.62 = 2,959.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.10/9,368.62 = 2,959.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.10x = 9,368.62 × 2,959.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.10x = 27,724,369.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,369.79/6,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.83

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