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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.28, 9,385.88 and 2,510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.28, 9,385.88 and 2,510.75 is: 3,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.28 : 9,385.88 = 2,510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.28/9,385.88 = 2,510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.28x = 9,385.88 × 2,510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.28x = 23,565,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,598.21/6,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.11

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