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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.77, 9,403.85 and 2,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.77, 9,403.85 and 2,320.80 is: 3,482.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.77 : 9,403.85 = 2,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.77/9,403.85 = 2,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.77x = 9,403.85 × 2,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.77x = 21,824,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824,455.08/6,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.57

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