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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.26, 9,395.63 and 2,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.26, 9,395.63 and 2,755.14 is: 4,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.26 : 9,395.63 = 2,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.26/9,395.63 = 2,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.26x = 9,395.63 × 2,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.26x = 25,886,276.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886,276.04/6,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.74

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