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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.32, 9,395.10 and 2,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.32, 9,395.10 and 2,366.76 is: 3,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.32 : 9,395.10 = 2,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.32/9,395.10 = 2,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.32x = 9,395.10 × 2,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.32x = 22,235,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235,946.88/6,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.75

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