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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.15, 9,389.74 and 2,970.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.15, 9,389.74 and 2,970.45 is: 4,456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.15 : 9,389.74 = 2,970.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.15/9,389.74 = 2,970.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.15x = 9,389.74 × 2,970.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.15x = 27,891,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,891,745.76/6,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.16

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