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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.70, 9,399.78 and 2,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.70, 9,399.78 and 2,567.97 is: 3,851.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.70 : 9,399.78 = 2,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.70/9,399.78 = 2,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.70x = 9,399.78 × 2,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.70x = 24,138,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138,353.05/6,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.84

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