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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.24, 9,399.10 and 2,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.24, 9,399.10 and 2,802.52 is: 4,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.24 : 9,399.10 = 2,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.24/9,399.10 = 2,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.24x = 9,399.10 × 2,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.24x = 26,341,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,341,165.73/6,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.33

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