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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.92, 9,403.40 and 2,522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.92, 9,403.40 and 2,522.44 is: 3,783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.92 : 9,403.40 = 2,522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.92/9,403.40 = 2,522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.92x = 9,403.40 × 2,522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.92x = 23,719,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,719,512.30/6,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.67

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