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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.08, 9,401.28 and 2,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.08, 9,401.28 and 2,804.64 is: 4,207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.08 : 9,401.28 = 2,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.08/9,401.28 = 2,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.08x = 9,401.28 × 2,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.08x = 26,367,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367,205.94/6,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.93

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