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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.84, 9,391.38 and 2,566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.84, 9,391.38 and 2,566.24 is: 3,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.84 : 9,391.38 = 2,566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.84/9,391.38 = 2,566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.84x = 9,391.38 × 2,566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.84x = 24,100,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,100,535.01/6,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.34

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