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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.60, 9,392.03 and 2,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.60, 9,392.03 and 2,561.59 is: 3,836.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.60 : 9,392.03 = 2,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.60/9,392.03 = 2,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.60x = 9,392.03 × 2,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.60x = 24,058,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,513.05/6,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.72

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