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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.41, 9,436.68 and 2,777.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.41, 9,436.68 and 2,777.55 is: 4,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.41 : 9,436.68 = 2,777.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.41/9,436.68 = 2,777.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.41x = 9,436.68 × 2,777.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.41x = 26,210,850.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210,850.53/6,289.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.46

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