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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.21, 9,389.82 and 2,970.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.21, 9,389.82 and 2,970.49 is: 4,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.21 : 9,389.82 = 2,970.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.21/9,389.82 = 2,970.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.21x = 9,389.82 × 2,970.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.21x = 27,892,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,366.41/6,259.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.21

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