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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.93, 9,382.50 and 2,965.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.93, 9,382.50 and 2,965.03 is: 4,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.93 : 9,382.50 = 2,965.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.93/9,382.50 = 2,965.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.93x = 9,382.50 × 2,965.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.93x = 27,819,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,393.98/6,251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.73

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