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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.82, 9,397.71 and 2,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.82, 9,397.71 and 2,263.06 is: 3,393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.82 : 9,397.71 = 2,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.82/9,397.71 = 2,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.82x = 9,397.71 × 2,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.82x = 21,267,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267,581.59/6,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.68

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