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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.23, 9,399.81 and 2,569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.23, 9,399.81 and 2,569.04 is: 3,854.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.23 : 9,399.81 = 2,569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.23/9,399.81 = 2,569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.23x = 9,399.81 × 2,569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.23x = 24,148,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,440.88/6,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.98

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