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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.70, 9,405.18 and 2,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.70, 9,405.18 and 2,759.27 is: 4,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.70 : 9,405.18 = 2,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.70/9,405.18 = 2,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.70x = 9,405.18 × 2,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.70x = 25,951,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,951,383.99/6,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.86

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