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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.58, 9,382.62 and 2,966.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.58, 9,382.62 and 2,966.68 is: 4,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.58 : 9,382.62 = 2,966.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.58/9,382.62 = 2,966.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.58x = 9,382.62 × 2,966.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.58x = 27,835,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835,237.27/6,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.98

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