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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.22, 9,398.87 and 2,573.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.22, 9,398.87 and 2,573.05 is: 3,858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.22 : 9,398.87 = 2,573.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.22/9,398.87 = 2,573.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.22x = 9,398.87 × 2,573.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.22x = 24,183,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,183,762.45/6,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.15

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