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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.57, 9,381.85 and 2,965.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.57, 9,381.85 and 2,965.87 is: 4,448.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.57 : 9,381.85 = 2,965.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.57/9,381.85 = 2,965.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.57x = 9,381.85 × 2,965.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.57x = 27,825,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,825,285.72/6,254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.80

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