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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.64, 9,400.13 and 2,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.64, 9,400.13 and 2,049.88 is: 3,074.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.64 : 9,400.13 = 2,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.64/9,400.13 = 2,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.64x = 9,400.13 × 2,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.64x = 19,269,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269,138.48/6,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.88

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