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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.23, 9,382.83 and 2,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.23, 9,382.83 and 2,966.52 is: 4,449.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.23 : 9,382.83 = 2,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.23/9,382.83 = 2,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.23x = 9,382.83 × 2,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.23x = 27,834,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,834,338.02/6,255.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.77

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