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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.74, 9,401.35 and 2,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.74, 9,401.35 and 2,804.02 is: 4,206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.74 : 9,401.35 = 2,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.74/9,401.35 = 2,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.74x = 9,401.35 × 2,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.74x = 26,361,573.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,361,573.43/6,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.58

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