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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.10, 9,370.12 and 2,960.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.10, 9,370.12 and 2,960.28 is: 4,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.10 : 9,370.12 = 2,960.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.10/9,370.12 = 2,960.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.10x = 9,370.12 × 2,960.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.10x = 27,738,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,738,178.83/6,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.33

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