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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.62, 9,374.59 and 2,737.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.62, 9,374.59 and 2,737.82 is: 4,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.62 : 9,374.59 = 2,737.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.62/9,374.59 = 2,737.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.62x = 9,374.59 × 2,737.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.62x = 25,665,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,665,893.12/6,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.80

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