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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.58, 9,388.98 and 2,745.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.58, 9,388.98 and 2,745.77 is: 4,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.58 : 9,388.98 = 2,745.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.58/9,388.98 = 2,745.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.58x = 9,388.98 × 2,745.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.58x = 25,779,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,779,967.88/6,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.80

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