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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.14, 9,387.44 and 2,748.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.14, 9,387.44 and 2,748.60 is: 4,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.14 : 9,387.44 = 2,748.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.14/9,387.44 = 2,748.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.14x = 9,387.44 × 2,748.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.14x = 25,802,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802,317.58/6,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.32

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