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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.73, 9,416.67 and 2,527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.73, 9,416.67 and 2,527.36 is: 3,792.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.73 : 9,416.67 = 2,527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.73/9,416.67 = 2,527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.73x = 9,416.67 × 2,527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.73x = 23,799,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,799,315.09/6,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.28

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