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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.77, 9,383.31 and 2,968.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.77, 9,383.31 and 2,968.98 is: 4,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.77 : 9,383.31 = 2,968.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.77/9,383.31 = 2,968.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.77x = 9,383.31 × 2,968.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.77x = 27,858,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,858,859.72/6,256.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.59

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