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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.65, 9,385.10 and 2,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.65, 9,385.10 and 2,966.73 is: 4,452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.65 : 9,385.10 = 2,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.65/9,385.10 = 2,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.65x = 9,385.10 × 2,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.65x = 27,843,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,042.89/6,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.29

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