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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.65, 9,389.31 and 2,560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.65, 9,389.31 and 2,560.96 is: 3,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.65 : 9,389.31 = 2,560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.65/9,389.31 = 2,560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.65x = 9,389.31 × 2,560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.65x = 24,045,647.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,045,647.34/6,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.37

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