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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,074.30, 9,107.66 and 2,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,074.30, 9,107.66 and 2,562.50 is: 3,842.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,074.30 : 9,107.66 = 2,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,074.30/9,107.66 = 2,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,074.30x = 9,107.66 × 2,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,074.30x = 23,338,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,378.75/6,074.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.15

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