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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.21, 9,383.82 and 2,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.21, 9,383.82 and 2,966.49 is: 4,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.21 : 9,383.82 = 2,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.21/9,383.82 = 2,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.21x = 9,383.82 × 2,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.21x = 27,837,008.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,008.19/6,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.21

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