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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.68, 9,326.55 and 2,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.68, 9,326.55 and 2,757.36 is: 4,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.68 : 9,326.55 = 2,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.68/9,326.55 = 2,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.68x = 9,326.55 × 2,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.68x = 25,716,655.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716,655.91/6,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.05

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