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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.14, 9,391.94 and 2,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.14, 9,391.94 and 2,751.60 is: 4,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.14 : 9,391.94 = 2,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.14/9,391.94 = 2,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.14x = 9,391.94 × 2,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.14x = 25,842,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842,862.10/6,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.82

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