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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.49, 9,392.48 and 2,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.49, 9,392.48 and 2,751.96 is: 4,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.49 : 9,392.48 = 2,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.49/9,392.48 = 2,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.49x = 9,392.48 × 2,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.49x = 25,847,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,847,715.50/6,259.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.36

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