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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.28, 9,396.96 and 2,566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.28, 9,396.96 and 2,566.72 is: 3,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.28 : 9,396.96 = 2,566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.28/9,396.96 = 2,566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.28x = 9,396.96 × 2,566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.28x = 24,119,365.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,119,365.17/6,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.30

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