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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.22, 9,405.47 and 2,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.22, 9,405.47 and 2,575.19 is: 3,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.22 : 9,405.47 = 2,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.22/9,405.47 = 2,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.22x = 9,405.47 × 2,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.22x = 24,220,887.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,220,887.76/6,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.23

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