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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.60, 9,406.20 and 2,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.60, 9,406.20 and 2,322.60 is: 3,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.60 : 9,406.20 = 2,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.60/9,406.20 = 2,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.60x = 9,406.20 × 2,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.60x = 21,846,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846,840.12/6,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.68

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