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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.32, 9,394.80 and 2,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.32, 9,394.80 and 2,366.64 is: 3,550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.32 : 9,394.80 = 2,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.32/9,394.80 = 2,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.32x = 9,394.80 × 2,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.32x = 22,234,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234,109.47/6,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.46

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