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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.07, 9,403.40 and 2,570.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.07, 9,403.40 and 2,570.22 is: 3,855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.07 : 9,403.40 = 2,570.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.07/9,403.40 = 2,570.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.07x = 9,403.40 × 2,570.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.07x = 24,168,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168,813.17/6,268.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.86

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