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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.63, 9,385.08 and 2,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.63, 9,385.08 and 2,970.06 is: 4,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.63 : 9,385.08 = 2,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.63/9,385.08 = 2,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.63x = 9,385.08 × 2,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.63x = 27,874,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,874,250.70/6,256.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.15

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