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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.45, 9,402.69 and 2,570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.45, 9,402.69 and 2,570.02 is: 3,855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.45 : 9,402.69 = 2,570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.45/9,402.69 = 2,570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.45x = 9,402.69 × 2,570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.45x = 24,165,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165,101.35/6,268.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.04

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