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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,299.11, 9,452.91 and 2,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,299.11, 9,452.91 and 2,601.25 is: 3,903.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,299.11 : 9,452.91 = 2,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,299.11/9,452.91 = 2,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,299.11x = 9,452.91 × 2,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,299.11x = 24,589,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,382.14/6,299.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.63

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