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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.28, 9,399.71 and 2,371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.28, 9,399.71 and 2,371.99 is: 3,557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.28 : 9,399.71 = 2,371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.28/9,399.71 = 2,371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.28x = 9,399.71 × 2,371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.28x = 22,296,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,034.61/6,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.53

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