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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.80, 9,379.60 and 2,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.80, 9,379.60 and 2,969.06 is: 4,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.80 : 9,379.60 = 2,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.80/9,379.60 = 2,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.80x = 9,379.60 × 2,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.80x = 27,848,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,848,540.86/6,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.77

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