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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.92, 9,398.90 and 2,519.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.92, 9,398.90 and 2,519.43 is: 3,779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.92 : 9,398.90 = 2,519.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.92/9,398.90 = 2,519.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.92x = 9,398.90 × 2,519.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.92x = 23,679,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679,870.63/6,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.15

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