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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.22, 9,389.94 and 2,364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.22, 9,389.94 and 2,364.67 is: 3,546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.22 : 9,389.94 = 2,364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.22/9,389.94 = 2,364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.22x = 9,389.94 × 2,364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.22x = 22,204,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,204,109.42/6,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.29

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