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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.53, 9,392.79 and 2,751.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.53, 9,392.79 and 2,751.05 is: 4,126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.53 : 9,392.79 = 2,751.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.53/9,392.79 = 2,751.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.53x = 9,392.79 × 2,751.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.53x = 25,839,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839,987.97/6,261.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.79

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