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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.28, 9,383.04 and 2,966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.28, 9,383.04 and 2,966.63 is: 4,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.28 : 9,383.04 = 2,966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.28/9,383.04 = 2,966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.28x = 9,383.04 × 2,966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.28x = 27,835,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835,961.04/6,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.84

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