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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.52, 9,389.16 and 2,562.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.52, 9,389.16 and 2,562.06 is: 3,842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.52 : 9,389.16 = 2,562.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.52/9,389.16 = 2,562.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.52x = 9,389.16 × 2,562.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.52x = 24,055,591.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,055,591.27/6,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.43

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