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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.30, 9,405.82 and 2,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.30, 9,405.82 and 2,571.75 is: 3,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.30 : 9,405.82 = 2,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.30/9,405.82 = 2,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.30x = 9,405.82 × 2,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.30x = 24,189,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,420.80/6,269.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.39

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