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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.13, 9,399.20 and 2,568.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.13, 9,399.20 and 2,568.40 is: 3,852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.13 : 9,399.20 = 2,568.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.13/9,399.20 = 2,568.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.13x = 9,399.20 × 2,568.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.13x = 24,140,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,873.78/6,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.59

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