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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.28, 9,401.16 and 2,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.28, 9,401.16 and 2,801.72 is: 4,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.28 : 9,401.16 = 2,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.28/9,401.16 = 2,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.28x = 9,401.16 × 2,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.28x = 26,339,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,339,418.00/6,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.03

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