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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.66, 9,389.61 and 2,924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.66, 9,389.61 and 2,924.51 is: 4,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.66 : 9,389.61 = 2,924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.66/9,389.61 = 2,924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.66x = 9,389.61 × 2,924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.66x = 27,459,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,459,961.39/6,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.22

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