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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.97, 9,389.45 and 2,970.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.97, 9,389.45 and 2,970.27 is: 4,455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.97 : 9,389.45 = 2,970.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.97/9,389.45 = 2,970.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.97x = 9,389.45 × 2,970.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.97x = 27,889,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889,209.08/6,258.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.88

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