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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.41, 9,339.78 and 2,715.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.41, 9,339.78 and 2,715.71 is: 4,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.41 : 9,339.78 = 2,715.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.41/9,339.78 = 2,715.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.41x = 9,339.78 × 2,715.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.41x = 25,364,097.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,364,097.43/6,225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.28

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