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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266, 9,401.16 and 2,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266, 9,401.16 and 2,569.44 is: 3,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266 : 9,401.16 = 2,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266/9,401.16 = 2,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266x = 9,401.16 × 2,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266x = 24,155,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,155,716.55/6,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.05

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