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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.30, 9,383.06 and 2,965.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.30, 9,383.06 and 2,965.41 is: 4,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.30 : 9,383.06 = 2,965.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.30/9,383.06 = 2,965.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.30x = 9,383.06 × 2,965.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.30x = 27,824,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,824,619.95/6,252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.30

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