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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.46, 9,374.36 and 2,737.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.46, 9,374.36 and 2,737.65 is: 4,106.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.46 : 9,374.36 = 2,737.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.46/9,374.36 = 2,737.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.46x = 9,374.36 × 2,737.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.46x = 25,663,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663,716.65/6,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.55

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