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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.14, 9,382.84 and 2,965.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.14, 9,382.84 and 2,965.23 is: 4,450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.14 : 9,382.84 = 2,965.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.14/9,382.84 = 2,965.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.14x = 9,382.84 × 2,965.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.14x = 27,822,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,271.24/6,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.04

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