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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.70, 9,382.77 and 2,966.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.70, 9,382.77 and 2,966.78 is: 4,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.70 : 9,382.77 = 2,966.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.70/9,382.77 = 2,966.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.70x = 9,382.77 × 2,966.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.70x = 27,836,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,836,567.47/6,263.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.11

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