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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.20, 9,382.02 and 2,966.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.20, 9,382.02 and 2,966.28 is: 4,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.20 : 9,382.02 = 2,966.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.20/9,382.02 = 2,966.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.20x = 9,382.02 × 2,966.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.20x = 27,829,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,829,698.29/6,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.37

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