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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.88, 9,394.44 and 2,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.88, 9,394.44 and 2,562.56 is: 3,843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.88 : 9,394.44 = 2,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.88/9,394.44 = 2,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.88x = 9,394.44 × 2,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.88x = 24,073,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,073,816.17/6,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.89

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