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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.69, 9,396.96 and 2,567.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.69, 9,396.96 and 2,567.91 is: 3,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.69 : 9,396.96 = 2,567.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.69/9,396.96 = 2,567.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.69x = 9,396.96 × 2,567.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.69x = 24,130,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,130,547.55/6,266.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.60

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