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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.36, 9,378.45 and 2,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.36, 9,378.45 and 2,964.60 is: 4,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.36 : 9,378.45 = 2,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.36/9,378.45 = 2,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.36x = 9,378.45 × 2,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.36x = 27,803,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803,352.87/6,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.72

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