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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.96, 9,404.40 and 2,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.96, 9,404.40 and 2,371.76 is: 3,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.96 : 9,404.40 = 2,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.96/9,404.40 = 2,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.96x = 9,404.40 × 2,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.96x = 22,304,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,304,979.74/6,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.14

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