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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.35, 9,383.02 and 2,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.35, 9,383.02 and 2,966.65 is: 4,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.35 : 9,383.02 = 2,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.35/9,383.02 = 2,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.35x = 9,383.02 × 2,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.35x = 27,836,136.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,136.28/6,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.97

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