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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.40, 9,376.80 and 2,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.40, 9,376.80 and 2,964.40 is: 4,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.40 : 9,376.80 = 2,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.40/9,376.80 = 2,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.40x = 9,376.80 × 2,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.40x = 27,796,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796,585.92/6,258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.48

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