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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.18, 9,389.91 and 2,566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.18, 9,389.91 and 2,566.34 is: 3,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.18 : 9,389.91 = 2,566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.18/9,389.91 = 2,566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.18x = 9,389.91 × 2,566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.18x = 24,097,701.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,097,701.63/6,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.52

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