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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.84, 9,386.12 and 2,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.84, 9,386.12 and 2,560.84 is: 3,837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.84 : 9,386.12 = 2,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.84/9,386.12 = 2,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.84x = 9,386.12 × 2,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.84x = 24,036,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036,351.54/6,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.93

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