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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.68, 9,394.02 and 2,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.68, 9,394.02 and 2,797.50 is: 4,196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.68 : 9,394.02 = 2,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.68/9,394.02 = 2,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.68x = 9,394.02 × 2,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.68x = 26,279,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279,770.95/6,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.25

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