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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.92, 9,397.40 and 2,518.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.92, 9,397.40 and 2,518.43 is: 3,777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.92 : 9,397.40 = 2,518.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.92/9,397.40 = 2,518.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.92x = 9,397.40 × 2,518.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.92x = 23,666,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666,634.50/6,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.64

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