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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.36, 9,405.28 and 2,573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.36, 9,405.28 and 2,573.34 is: 3,861.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.36 : 9,405.28 = 2,573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.36/9,405.28 = 2,573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.36x = 9,405.28 × 2,573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.36x = 24,202,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,202,983.24/6,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.13

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