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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.88, 9,390.10 and 2,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.88, 9,390.10 and 2,364.60 is: 3,547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.88 : 9,390.10 = 2,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.88/9,390.10 = 2,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.88x = 9,390.10 × 2,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.88x = 22,203,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203,830.46/6,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.01

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