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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.34, 9,382.24 and 2,966.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.34, 9,382.24 and 2,966.43 is: 4,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.34 : 9,382.24 = 2,966.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.34/9,382.24 = 2,966.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.34x = 9,382.24 × 2,966.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.34x = 27,831,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,831,758.20/6,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.60

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