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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.33, 9,391.61 and 2,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.33, 9,391.61 and 2,747.52 is: 4,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.33 : 9,391.61 = 2,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.33/9,391.61 = 2,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.33x = 9,391.61 × 2,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.33x = 25,803,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,636.31/6,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.43

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