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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.01, 9,391.92 and 2,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.01, 9,391.92 and 2,372.15 is: 3,556.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.01 : 9,391.92 = 2,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.01/9,391.92 = 2,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.01x = 9,391.92 × 2,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.01x = 22,279,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,043.03/6,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.11

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