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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.31, 9,390.59 and 2,363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.31, 9,390.59 and 2,363.75 is: 3,546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.31 : 9,390.59 = 2,363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.31/9,390.59 = 2,363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.31x = 9,390.59 × 2,363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.31x = 22,196,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,196,948.34/6,259.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.23

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