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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.06, 9,414.89 and 2,576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.06, 9,414.89 and 2,576.29 is: 3,865.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.06 : 9,414.89 = 2,576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.06/9,414.89 = 2,576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.06x = 9,414.89 × 2,576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.06x = 24,255,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,255,486.96/6,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.38

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