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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.19, 9,391.79 and 2,562.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.19, 9,391.79 and 2,562.78 is: 3,844.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.19 : 9,391.79 = 2,562.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.19/9,391.79 = 2,562.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.19x = 9,391.79 × 2,562.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.19x = 24,069,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,069,091.58/6,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.17

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