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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.28, 9,324.12 and 2,752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.28, 9,324.12 and 2,752.56 is: 4,129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.28 : 9,324.12 = 2,752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.28/9,324.12 = 2,752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.28x = 9,324.12 × 2,752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.28x = 25,665,199.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,665,199.75/6,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.37

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