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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.09, 9,381.42 and 2,746.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.09, 9,381.42 and 2,746.17 is: 4,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.09 : 9,381.42 = 2,746.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.09/9,381.42 = 2,746.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.09x = 9,381.42 × 2,746.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.09x = 25,762,974.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762,974.16/6,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.72

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