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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.96, 9,370.60 and 2,735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.96, 9,370.60 and 2,735.15 is: 4,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.96 : 9,370.60 = 2,735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.96/9,370.60 = 2,735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.96x = 9,370.60 × 2,735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.96x = 25,630,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630,010.99/6,246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.80

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