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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.40, 9,367.80 and 2,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.40, 9,367.80 and 2,958.40 is: 4,432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.40 : 9,367.80 = 2,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.40/9,367.80 = 2,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.40x = 9,367.80 × 2,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.40x = 27,713,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,713,699.52/6,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.49

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