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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.98, 9,410.16 and 2,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.98, 9,410.16 and 2,761.48 is: 4,142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.98 : 9,410.16 = 2,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.98/9,410.16 = 2,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.98x = 9,410.16 × 2,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.98x = 25,985,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,968.64/6,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.52

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