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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.41, 9,391.73 and 2,747.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.41, 9,391.73 and 2,747.61 is: 4,122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.41 : 9,391.73 = 2,747.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.41/9,391.73 = 2,747.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.41x = 9,391.73 × 2,747.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.41x = 25,804,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,804,811.27/6,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.56

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