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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.08, 9,357.76 and 2,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.08, 9,357.76 and 2,775.52 is: 4,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.08 : 9,357.76 = 2,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.08/9,357.76 = 2,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.08x = 9,357.76 × 2,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.08x = 25,972,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,972,650.04/6,239.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.90

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