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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.62, 9,395.82 and 2,751.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.62, 9,395.82 and 2,751.18 is: 4,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.62 : 9,395.82 = 2,751.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.62/9,395.82 = 2,751.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.62x = 9,395.82 × 2,751.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.62x = 25,849,592.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849,592.07/6,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.60

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