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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.52, 9,405.21 and 2,572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.52, 9,405.21 and 2,572.49 is: 3,859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.52 : 9,405.21 = 2,572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.52/9,405.21 = 2,572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.52x = 9,405.21 × 2,572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.52x = 24,194,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,194,808.67/6,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.73

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