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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.23, 9,398.53 and 2,370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.23, 9,398.53 and 2,370.13 is: 3,554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.23 : 9,398.53 = 2,370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.23/9,398.53 = 2,370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.23x = 9,398.53 × 2,370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.23x = 22,275,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,737.91/6,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.89

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