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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.23, 9,382.95 and 2,965.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.23, 9,382.95 and 2,965.31 is: 4,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.23 : 9,382.95 = 2,965.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.23/9,382.95 = 2,965.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.23x = 9,382.95 × 2,965.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.23x = 27,823,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,355.46/6,252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.15

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