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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.70, 9,401.13 and 2,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.70, 9,401.13 and 2,570.94 is: 3,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.70 : 9,401.13 = 2,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.70/9,401.13 = 2,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.70x = 9,401.13 × 2,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.70x = 24,169,741.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,169,741.16/6,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.85

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