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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.87, 9,392.24 and 2,367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.87, 9,392.24 and 2,367.01 is: 3,551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.87 : 9,392.24 = 2,367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.87/9,392.24 = 2,367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.87x = 9,392.24 × 2,367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.87x = 22,231,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,231,526.00/6,259.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.44

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