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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.60, 9,383.39 and 2,966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.60, 9,383.39 and 2,966.90 is: 4,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.60 : 9,383.39 = 2,966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.60/9,383.39 = 2,966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.60x = 9,383.39 × 2,966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.60x = 27,839,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,839,532.87/6,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.34

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