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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.41, 9,379.70 and 2,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.41, 9,379.70 and 2,739.60 is: 4,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.41 : 9,379.70 = 2,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.41/9,379.70 = 2,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.41x = 9,379.70 × 2,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.41x = 25,696,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,696,632.97/6,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.54

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