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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,455.26, 9,682.94 and 2,755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,455.26, 9,682.94 and 2,755.58 is: 4,133.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,455.26 : 9,682.94 = 2,755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,455.26/9,682.94 = 2,755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,455.26x = 9,682.94 × 2,755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,455.26x = 26,682,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682,115.81/6,455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.39

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