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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.40, 9,375.84 and 2,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.40, 9,375.84 and 2,969.04 is: 4,450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.40 : 9,375.84 = 2,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.40/9,375.84 = 2,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.40x = 9,375.84 × 2,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.40x = 27,837,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,243.99/6,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.83

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