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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.34, 9,391.92 and 2,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.34, 9,391.92 and 2,562.08 is: 3,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.34 : 9,391.92 = 2,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.34/9,391.92 = 2,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.34x = 9,391.92 × 2,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.34x = 24,062,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,850.39/6,260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.70

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