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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.96, 9,409.56 and 2,572.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.96, 9,409.56 and 2,572.56 is: 3,858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.96 : 9,409.56 = 2,572.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.96/9,409.56 = 2,572.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.96x = 9,409.56 × 2,572.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.96x = 24,206,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206,657.67/6,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.27

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