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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.46, 9,374.45 and 2,965.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.46, 9,374.45 and 2,965.49 is: 4,446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.46 : 9,374.45 = 2,965.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.46/9,374.45 = 2,965.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.46x = 9,374.45 × 2,965.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.46x = 27,799,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,799,837.73/6,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.94

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