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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.12, 9,386.56 and 2,363.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.12, 9,386.56 and 2,363.52 is: 3,543.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.12 : 9,386.56 = 2,363.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.12/9,386.56 = 2,363.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.12x = 9,386.56 × 2,363.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.12x = 22,185,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185,322.29/6,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.35

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