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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.96, 9,395.37 and 2,565.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.96, 9,395.37 and 2,565.93 is: 3,849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.96 : 9,395.37 = 2,565.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.96/9,395.37 = 2,565.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.96x = 9,395.37 × 2,565.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.96x = 24,107,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107,861.74/6,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.89

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