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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.04, 9,383.82 and 2,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.04, 9,383.82 and 2,968.48 is: 4,453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.04 : 9,383.82 = 2,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.04/9,383.82 = 2,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.04x = 9,383.82 × 2,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.04x = 27,855,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855,681.99/6,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.32

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