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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.10, 9,382.64 and 2,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.10, 9,382.64 and 2,966.40 is: 4,449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.10 : 9,382.64 = 2,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.10/9,382.64 = 2,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.10x = 9,382.64 × 2,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.10x = 27,832,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832,616.38/6,255.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.59

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