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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.29, 9,386.66 and 2,969.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.29, 9,386.66 and 2,969.38 is: 4,448.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.29 : 9,386.66 = 2,969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.29/9,386.66 = 2,969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.29x = 9,386.66 × 2,969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.29x = 27,872,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872,545.62/6,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.02

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