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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.49, 9,400.08 and 2,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.49, 9,400.08 and 2,370.20 is: 3,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.49 : 9,400.08 = 2,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.49/9,400.08 = 2,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.49x = 9,400.08 × 2,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.49x = 22,280,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280,022.62/6,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.99

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