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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.30, 9,386.08 and 2,967.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.30, 9,386.08 and 2,967.41 is: 4,453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.30 : 9,386.08 = 2,967.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.30/9,386.08 = 2,967.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.30x = 9,386.08 × 2,967.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.30x = 27,852,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852,363.70/6,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.31

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