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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.32, 9,382.98 and 2,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.32, 9,382.98 and 2,966.62 is: 4,449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.32 : 9,382.98 = 2,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.32/9,382.98 = 2,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.32x = 9,382.98 × 2,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.32x = 27,835,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835,674.38/6,255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.92

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