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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.58, 9,390.96 and 2,974.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.58, 9,390.96 and 2,974.01 is: 4,461.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.58 : 9,390.96 = 2,974.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.58/9,390.96 = 2,974.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.58x = 9,390.96 × 2,974.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.58x = 27,928,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,928,761.99/6,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.05

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