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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.64, 9,396.45 and 2,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.64, 9,396.45 and 2,567.42 is: 3,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.64 : 9,396.45 = 2,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.64/9,396.45 = 2,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.64x = 9,396.45 × 2,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.64x = 24,124,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,124,586.68/6,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.15

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