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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.82, 9,394.71 and 2,261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.82, 9,394.71 and 2,261.06 is: 3,390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.82 : 9,394.71 = 2,261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.82/9,394.71 = 2,261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.82x = 9,394.71 × 2,261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.82x = 21,242,041.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,242,041.97/6,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.69

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