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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.20, 9,386.52 and 2,969.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.20, 9,386.52 and 2,969.28 is: 4,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.20 : 9,386.52 = 2,969.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.20/9,386.52 = 2,969.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.20x = 9,386.52 × 2,969.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.20x = 27,871,206.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,871,206.11/6,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.86

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