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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.86, 9,396.44 and 2,366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.86, 9,396.44 and 2,366.57 is: 3,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.86 : 9,396.44 = 2,366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.86/9,396.44 = 2,366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.86x = 9,396.44 × 2,366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.86x = 22,237,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237,344.67/6,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.23

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