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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.65, 9,401.96 and 3,770.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.65, 9,401.96 and 3,770.57 is: 5,657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.65 : 9,401.96 = 3,770.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.65/9,401.96 = 3,770.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.65x = 9,401.96 × 3,770.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.65x = 35,450,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,450,748.32/6,266.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,657.05

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