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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.89, 9,406.99 and 2,573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.89, 9,406.99 and 2,573.78 is: 3,862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.89 : 9,406.99 = 2,573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.89/9,406.99 = 2,573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.89x = 9,406.99 × 2,573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.89x = 24,211,464.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,211,464.43/6,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.16

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