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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.01, 9,396.32 and 2,971.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.01, 9,396.32 and 2,971.58 is: 4,458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.01 : 9,396.32 = 2,971.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.01/9,396.32 = 2,971.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.01x = 9,396.32 × 2,971.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.01x = 27,921,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,921,854.75/6,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.22

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