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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.70, 9,376.20 and 2,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.70, 9,376.20 and 2,741.70 is: 4,111.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.70 : 9,376.20 = 2,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.70/9,376.20 = 2,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.70x = 9,376.20 × 2,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.70x = 25,706,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706,727.54/6,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,111.96

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