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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.18, 9,382.77 and 2,744.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.18, 9,382.77 and 2,744.37 is: 4,116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.18 : 9,382.77 = 2,744.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.18/9,382.77 = 2,744.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.18x = 9,382.77 × 2,744.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.18x = 25,749,792.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,749,792.50/6,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.56

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