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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.51, 9,407.50 and 2,168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.51, 9,407.50 and 2,168.63 is: 3,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.51 : 9,407.50 = 2,168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.51/9,407.50 = 2,168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.51x = 9,407.50 × 2,168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.51x = 20,401,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,334.27/6,275.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.95

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