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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.33, 9,383.88 and 2,559.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.33, 9,383.88 and 2,559.33 is: 3,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.33 : 9,383.88 = 2,559.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.33/9,383.88 = 2,559.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.33x = 9,383.88 × 2,559.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.33x = 24,016,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016,445.60/6,261.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.68

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