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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.32, 9,386.28 and 2,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.32, 9,386.28 and 2,361.60 is: 3,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.32 : 9,386.28 = 2,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.32/9,386.28 = 2,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.32x = 9,386.28 × 2,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.32x = 22,166,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,638.85/6,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.38

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