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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.31, 9,393.93 and 2,373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.31, 9,393.93 and 2,373.45 is: 3,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.31 : 9,393.93 = 2,373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.31/9,393.93 = 2,373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.31x = 9,393.93 × 2,373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.31x = 22,296,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,023.16/6,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.08

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