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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.58, 9,393.96 and 2,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.58, 9,393.96 and 2,976 is: 4,464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.58 : 9,393.96 = 2,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.58/9,393.96 = 2,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.58x = 9,393.96 × 2,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.58x = 27,956,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,956,424.96/6,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.04

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