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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.39, 9,393.57 and 2,751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.39, 9,393.57 and 2,751.56 is: 4,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.39 : 9,393.57 = 2,751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.39/9,393.57 = 2,751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.39x = 9,393.57 × 2,751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.39x = 25,846,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,846,924.50/6,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.33

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