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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.88, 9,391.38 and 2,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.88, 9,391.38 and 2,927.08 is: 4,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.88 : 9,391.38 = 2,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.88/9,391.38 = 2,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.88x = 9,391.38 × 2,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.88x = 27,489,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,489,320.57/6,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.05

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