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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.61, 9,379.85 and 2,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.61, 9,379.85 and 2,966.76 is: 4,447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.61 : 9,379.85 = 2,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.61/9,379.85 = 2,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.61x = 9,379.85 × 2,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.61x = 27,827,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,748.95/6,257.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.03

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