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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.35, 9,399.05 and 2,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.35, 9,399.05 and 2,573.18 is: 3,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.35 : 9,399.05 = 2,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.35/9,399.05 = 2,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.35x = 9,399.05 × 2,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.35x = 24,185,432.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,185,432.51/6,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.34

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