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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.68, 9,376.08 and 2,738.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.68, 9,376.08 and 2,738.22 is: 4,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.68 : 9,376.08 = 2,738.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.68/9,376.08 = 2,738.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.68x = 9,376.08 × 2,738.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.68x = 25,673,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,769.78/6,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.67

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