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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.83, 9,382.37 and 2,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.83, 9,382.37 and 2,964.94 is: 4,449.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.83 : 9,382.37 = 2,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.83/9,382.37 = 2,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.83x = 9,382.37 × 2,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.83x = 27,818,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,125.83/6,251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.60

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