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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.36, 9,387.51 and 2,511.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.36, 9,387.51 and 2,511.81 is: 3,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.36 : 9,387.51 = 2,511.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.36/9,387.51 = 2,511.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.36x = 9,387.51 × 2,511.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.36x = 23,579,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,579,641.49/6,258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.70

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