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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.43, 9,413.96 and 2,575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.43, 9,413.96 and 2,575.67 is: 3,864.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.43 : 9,413.96 = 2,575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.43/9,413.96 = 2,575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.43x = 9,413.96 × 2,575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.43x = 24,247,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247,194.41/6,274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.45

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