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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.85, 9,389.78 and 2,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.85, 9,389.78 and 2,701.59 is: 4,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.85 : 9,389.78 = 2,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.85/9,389.78 = 2,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.85x = 9,389.78 × 2,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.85x = 25,367,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367,322.24/6,259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,052.39

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