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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.21, 9,379.34 and 2,560.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.21, 9,379.34 and 2,560.03 is: 3,838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.21 : 9,379.34 = 2,560.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.21/9,379.34 = 2,560.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.21x = 9,379.34 × 2,560.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.21x = 24,011,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011,391.78/6,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.62

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