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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.37, 9,381.66 and 2,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.37, 9,381.66 and 2,964.46 is: 4,448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.37 : 9,381.66 = 2,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.37/9,381.66 = 2,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.37x = 9,381.66 × 2,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.37x = 27,811,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,555.80/6,251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.87

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