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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.97, 9,375.67 and 2,739.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.97, 9,375.67 and 2,739.56 is: 4,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.97 : 9,375.67 = 2,739.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.97/9,375.67 = 2,739.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.97x = 9,375.67 × 2,739.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.97x = 25,685,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685,167.05/6,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.33

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