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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.54, 9,402.24 and 2,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.54, 9,402.24 and 2,373.68 is: 3,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.54 : 9,402.24 = 2,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.54/9,402.24 = 2,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.54x = 9,402.24 × 2,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.54x = 22,317,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,909.04/6,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.44

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