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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.02, 9,369.54 and 2,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.02, 9,369.54 and 2,781 is: 4,173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.02 : 9,369.54 = 2,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.02/9,369.54 = 2,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.02x = 9,369.54 × 2,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.02x = 26,056,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,056,690.74/6,244.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.06

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