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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.20, 9,391.80 and 2,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.20, 9,391.80 and 2,562.20 is: 3,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.20 : 9,391.80 = 2,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.20/9,391.80 = 2,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.20x = 9,391.80 × 2,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.20x = 24,063,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063,669.96/6,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.30

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