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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.68, 9,401.94 and 2,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.68, 9,401.94 and 2,372.04 is: 3,557.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.68 : 9,401.94 = 2,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.68/9,401.94 = 2,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.68x = 9,401.94 × 2,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.68x = 22,301,777.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,777.76/6,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.65

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