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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.06, 9,413.39 and 2,575.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.06, 9,413.39 and 2,575.29 is: 3,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.06 : 9,413.39 = 2,575.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.06/9,413.39 = 2,575.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.06x = 9,413.39 × 2,575.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.06x = 24,242,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242,215.57/6,274.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.88

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