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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.39, 9,397.44 and 2,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.39, 9,397.44 and 2,372.10 is: 3,556.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.39 : 9,397.44 = 2,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.39/9,397.44 = 2,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.39x = 9,397.44 × 2,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.39x = 22,291,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,291,667.42/6,267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.77

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