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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.44, 9,382.88 and 2,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.44, 9,382.88 and 2,791.69 is: 4,188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.44 : 9,382.88 = 2,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.44/9,382.88 = 2,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.44x = 9,382.88 × 2,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.44x = 26,194,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194,075.79/6,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.08

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