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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.05, 9,382.68 and 2,965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.05, 9,382.68 and 2,965.16 is: 4,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.05 : 9,382.68 = 2,965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.05/9,382.68 = 2,965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.05x = 9,382.68 × 2,965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.05x = 27,821,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,821,100.52/6,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.92

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