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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.46, 9,393.39 and 2,563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.46, 9,393.39 and 2,563.77 is: 3,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.46 : 9,393.39 = 2,563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.46/9,393.39 = 2,563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.46x = 9,393.39 × 2,563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.46x = 24,082,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,082,491.48/6,262.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.54

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