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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.20, 9,385.25 and 2,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.20, 9,385.25 and 2,557.10 is: 3,834.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.20 : 9,385.25 = 2,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.20/9,385.25 = 2,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.20x = 9,385.25 × 2,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.20x = 23,998,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,998,963.06/6,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.19

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