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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.32, 9,407.91 and 2,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.32, 9,407.91 and 2,575.11 is: 3,859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.32 : 9,407.91 = 2,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.32/9,407.91 = 2,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.32x = 9,407.91 × 2,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.32x = 24,226,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,226,403.12/6,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.35

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