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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.47, 9,404.69 and 2,573.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.47, 9,404.69 and 2,573.55 is: 3,859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.47 : 9,404.69 = 2,573.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.47/9,404.69 = 2,573.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.47x = 9,404.69 × 2,573.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.47x = 24,203,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,203,427.08/6,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.29

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