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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.56, 9,389.34 and 2,882.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.56, 9,389.34 and 2,882.02 is: 4,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.56 : 9,389.34 = 2,882.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.56/9,389.34 = 2,882.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.56x = 9,389.34 × 2,882.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.56x = 27,060,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,060,265.67/6,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.03

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