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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.79, 9,387.41 and 2,969.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.79, 9,387.41 and 2,969.88 is: 4,448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.79 : 9,387.41 = 2,969.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.79/9,387.41 = 2,969.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.79x = 9,387.41 × 2,969.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.79x = 27,879,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,879,466.36/6,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.77

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