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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.30, 9,381.56 and 2,964.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.30, 9,381.56 and 2,964.41 is: 4,448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.30 : 9,381.56 = 2,964.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.30/9,381.56 = 2,964.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.30x = 9,381.56 × 2,964.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.30x = 27,810,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,810,750.78/6,251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.79

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