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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.34, 9,405.62 and 2,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.34, 9,405.62 and 2,575.74 is: 3,860.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.34 : 9,405.62 = 2,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.34/9,405.62 = 2,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.34x = 9,405.62 × 2,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.34x = 24,226,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226,431.66/6,275.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.58

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