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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.66, 9,395.64 and 2,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.66, 9,395.64 and 2,316.72 is: 3,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.66 : 9,395.64 = 2,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.66/9,395.64 = 2,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.66x = 9,395.64 × 2,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.66x = 21,767,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,767,067.10/6,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.92

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