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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.96, 9,364.62 and 2,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.96, 9,364.62 and 2,734.28 is: 4,099.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.96 : 9,364.62 = 2,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.96/9,364.62 = 2,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.96x = 9,364.62 × 2,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.96x = 25,605,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,493.17/6,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.53

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