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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.82, 9,382.23 and 2,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.82, 9,382.23 and 2,966.12 is: 4,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.82 : 9,382.23 = 2,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.82/9,382.23 = 2,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.82x = 9,382.23 × 2,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.82x = 27,828,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,808.32/6,254.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.18

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