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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.84, 9,376.52 and 2,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.84, 9,376.52 and 2,966.87 is: 4,449.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.84 : 9,376.52 = 2,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.84/9,376.52 = 2,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.84x = 9,376.52 × 2,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.84x = 27,818,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818,854.18/6,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.00

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