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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.12, 9,371.18 and 2,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.12, 9,371.18 and 2,971.80 is: 4,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.12 : 9,371.18 = 2,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.12/9,371.18 = 2,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.12x = 9,371.18 × 2,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.12x = 27,849,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849,272.72/6,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.52

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