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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.04, 9,389.84 and 2,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.04, 9,389.84 and 2,975.48 is: 4,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.04 : 9,389.84 = 2,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.04/9,389.84 = 2,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.04x = 9,389.84 × 2,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.04x = 27,939,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939,281.12/6,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.12

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