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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.06, 9,376.86 and 2,967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.06, 9,376.86 and 2,967.50 is: 4,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.06 : 9,376.86 = 2,967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.06/9,376.86 = 2,967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.06x = 9,376.86 × 2,967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.06x = 27,825,832.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,825,832.05/6,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.24

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