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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.05, 9,380.61 and 2,560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.05, 9,380.61 and 2,560.87 is: 3,839.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.05 : 9,380.61 = 2,560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.05/9,380.61 = 2,560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.05x = 9,380.61 × 2,560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.05x = 24,022,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,022,522.73/6,256.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.89

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