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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.54, 9,390.94 and 2,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.54, 9,390.94 and 2,970.66 is: 4,458.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.54 : 9,390.94 = 2,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.54/9,390.94 = 2,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.54x = 9,390.94 × 2,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.54x = 27,897,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,897,289.82/6,257.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.19

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