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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.90, 9,391.74 and 2,366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.90, 9,391.74 and 2,366.34 is: 3,549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.90 : 9,391.74 = 2,366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.90/9,391.74 = 2,366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.90x = 9,391.74 × 2,366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.90x = 22,224,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,224,050.03/6,261.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.09

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