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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.48, 9,392.67 and 2,564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.48, 9,392.67 and 2,564.29 is: 3,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.48 : 9,392.67 = 2,564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.48/9,392.67 = 2,564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.48x = 9,392.67 × 2,564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.48x = 24,085,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085,541.50/6,259.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.85

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