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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,259.98, 9,393.62 and 2,364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,259.98, 9,393.62 and 2,364.69 is: 3,548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,259.98 : 9,393.62 = 2,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,259.98/9,393.62 = 2,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,259.98x = 9,393.62 × 2,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,259.98x = 22,213,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213,035.98/6,259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.42

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