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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.72, 9,389.02 and 2,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.72, 9,389.02 and 2,363.56 is: 3,545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.72 : 9,389.02 = 2,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.72/9,389.02 = 2,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.72x = 9,389.02 × 2,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.72x = 22,191,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191,512.11/6,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.13

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