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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.30, 9,396.33 and 2,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.30, 9,396.33 and 2,517.03 is: 3,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.30 : 9,396.33 = 2,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.30/9,396.33 = 2,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.30x = 9,396.33 × 2,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.30x = 23,650,844.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650,844.50/6,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.50

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