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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.04, 9,391.56 and 2,562.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.04, 9,391.56 and 2,562.18 is: 3,842.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.04 : 9,391.56 = 2,562.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.04/9,391.56 = 2,562.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.04x = 9,391.56 × 2,562.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.04x = 24,062,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,867.20/6,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.04

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