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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.88, 9,413.82 and 2,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.88, 9,413.82 and 2,169 is: 3,253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.88 : 9,413.82 = 2,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.88/9,413.82 = 2,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.88x = 9,413.82 × 2,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.88x = 20,418,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,575.58/6,275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.50

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