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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.69, 9,424.27 and 2,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.69, 9,424.27 and 2,774.50 is: 4,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.69 : 9,424.27 = 2,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.69/9,424.27 = 2,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.69x = 9,424.27 × 2,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.69x = 26,147,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147,637.12/6,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.52

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