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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.21, 9,397.51 and 2,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.21, 9,397.51 and 2,566.52 is: 3,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.21 : 9,397.51 = 2,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.21/9,397.51 = 2,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.21x = 9,397.51 × 2,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.21x = 24,118,897.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118,897.37/6,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.66

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