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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.02, 9,391.53 and 2,562.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.02, 9,391.53 and 2,562.42 is: 3,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.02 : 9,391.53 = 2,562.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.02/9,391.53 = 2,562.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.02x = 9,391.53 × 2,562.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.02x = 24,065,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,044.30/6,261.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.63

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