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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.64, 9,399.72 and 2,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.64, 9,399.72 and 2,757.20 is: 4,134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.64 : 9,399.72 = 2,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.64/9,399.72 = 2,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.64x = 9,399.72 × 2,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.64x = 25,916,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,916,907.98/6,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.37

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