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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.19, 9,388.97 and 2,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.19, 9,388.97 and 2,970.32 is: 4,456.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.19 : 9,388.97 = 2,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.19/9,388.97 = 2,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.19x = 9,388.97 × 2,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.19x = 27,888,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,888,205.85/6,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.99

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