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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.82, 9,407.97 and 2,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.82, 9,407.97 and 2,168.94 is: 3,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.82 : 9,407.97 = 2,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.82/9,407.97 = 2,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.82x = 9,407.97 × 2,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.82x = 20,405,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,405,290.80/6,275.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.42

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