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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266, 9,403.56 and 2,804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266, 9,403.56 and 2,804.24 is: 4,208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266 : 9,403.56 = 2,804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266/9,403.56 = 2,804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266x = 9,403.56 × 2,804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266x = 26,369,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369,839.09/6,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.40

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