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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.32, 9,401.10 and 2,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.32, 9,401.10 and 2,370.76 is: 3,556.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.32 : 9,401.10 = 2,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.32/9,401.10 = 2,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.32x = 9,401.10 × 2,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.32x = 22,287,751.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,751.84/6,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.75

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