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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.77, 9,380.31 and 2,966.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.77, 9,380.31 and 2,966.98 is: 4,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.77 : 9,380.31 = 2,966.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.77/9,380.31 = 2,966.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.77x = 9,380.31 × 2,966.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.77x = 27,831,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,831,192.16/6,254.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.59

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