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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.52, 9,399.24 and 2,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.52, 9,399.24 and 2,568.52 is: 3,853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.52 : 9,399.24 = 2,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.52/9,399.24 = 2,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.52x = 9,399.24 × 2,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.52x = 24,142,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,142,135.92/6,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.79

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