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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,472.62, 9,708.94 and 2,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,472.62, 9,708.94 and 2,774.56 is: 4,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,472.62 : 9,708.94 = 2,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,472.62/9,708.94 = 2,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,472.62x = 9,708.94 × 2,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,472.62x = 26,938,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,938,036.57/6,472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.84

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