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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.29, 9,388.94 and 2,512.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.29, 9,388.94 and 2,512.77 is: 3,769.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.29 : 9,388.94 = 2,512.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.29/9,388.94 = 2,512.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.29x = 9,388.94 × 2,512.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.29x = 23,592,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,246.76/6,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.16

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