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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.02, 9,401.49 and 2,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.02, 9,401.49 and 2,570.02 is: 3,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.02 : 9,401.49 = 2,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.02/9,401.49 = 2,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.02x = 9,401.49 × 2,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.02x = 24,162,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162,017.33/6,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.04

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