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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.17, 9,394.89 and 2,752.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.17, 9,394.89 and 2,752.87 is: 4,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.17 : 9,394.89 = 2,752.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.17/9,394.89 = 2,752.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.17x = 9,394.89 × 2,752.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.17x = 25,862,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,862,902.38/6,262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.02

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