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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.75, 9,246.29 and 2,700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.75, 9,246.29 and 2,700.27 is: 4,051.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.75 : 9,246.29 = 2,700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.75/9,246.29 = 2,700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.75x = 9,246.29 × 2,700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.75x = 24,967,466.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,466.00/6,162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.35

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