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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.77, 9,398.72 and 2,519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.77, 9,398.72 and 2,519.28 is: 3,778.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.77 : 9,398.72 = 2,519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.77/9,398.72 = 2,519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.77x = 9,398.72 × 2,519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.77x = 23,678,030.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,678,030.82/6,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.95

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