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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.65, 9,388.32 and 2,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.65, 9,388.32 and 2,972.08 is: 4,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.65 : 9,388.32 = 2,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.65/9,388.32 = 2,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.65x = 9,388.32 × 2,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.65x = 27,902,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,838.11/6,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.72

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