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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.73, 9,400.06 and 2,568.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.73, 9,400.06 and 2,568.96 is: 3,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.73 : 9,400.06 = 2,568.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.73/9,400.06 = 2,568.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.73x = 9,400.06 × 2,568.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.73x = 24,148,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,148,347.69/6,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.42

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