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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.72, 9,351.46 and 2,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.72, 9,351.46 and 2,725.62 is: 4,085.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.72 : 9,351.46 = 2,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.72/9,351.46 = 2,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.72x = 9,351.46 × 2,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.72x = 25,488,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488,526.41/6,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.54

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