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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.11, 9,400.56 and 2,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.11, 9,400.56 and 2,370.52 is: 3,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.11 : 9,400.56 = 2,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.11/9,400.56 = 2,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.11x = 9,400.56 × 2,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.11x = 22,284,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284,165.47/6,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.30

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