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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.46, 9,408.96 and 2,574.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.46, 9,408.96 and 2,574.81 is: 3,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.46 : 9,408.96 = 2,574.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.46/9,408.96 = 2,574.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.46x = 9,408.96 × 2,574.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.46x = 24,226,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226,284.30/6,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.33

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