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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.60, 9,417.72 and 2,774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.60, 9,417.72 and 2,774.52 is: 4,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.60 : 9,417.72 = 2,774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.60/9,417.72 = 2,774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.60x = 9,417.72 × 2,774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.60x = 26,129,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129,652.49/6,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.05

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