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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.77, 9,398.65 and 2,568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.77, 9,398.65 and 2,568.01 is: 3,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.77 : 9,398.65 = 2,568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.77/9,398.65 = 2,568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.77x = 9,398.65 × 2,568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.77x = 24,135,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135,827.19/6,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.01

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