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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.34, 9,375.77 and 2,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.34, 9,375.77 and 2,966.37 is: 4,448.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.34 : 9,375.77 = 2,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.34/9,375.77 = 2,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.34x = 9,375.77 × 2,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.34x = 27,811,948.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811,948.56/6,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.25

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