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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.84, 9,396.87 and 2,751.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.84, 9,396.87 and 2,751.04 is: 4,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.84 : 9,396.87 = 2,751.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.84/9,396.87 = 2,751.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.84x = 9,396.87 × 2,751.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.84x = 25,851,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851,165.24/6,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.71

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