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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.39, 9,410.73 and 2,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.39, 9,410.73 and 2,576.28 is: 3,865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.39 : 9,410.73 = 2,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.39/9,410.73 = 2,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.39x = 9,410.73 × 2,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.39x = 24,244,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244,675.48/6,271.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.92

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