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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.65, 9,386.60 and 2,967.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.65, 9,386.60 and 2,967.75 is: 4,453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.65 : 9,386.60 = 2,967.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.65/9,386.60 = 2,967.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.65x = 9,386.60 × 2,967.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.65x = 27,857,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857,082.15/6,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.82

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