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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.28, 9,406.62 and 2,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.28, 9,406.62 and 2,374.80 is: 3,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.28 : 9,406.62 = 2,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.28/9,406.62 = 2,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.28x = 9,406.62 × 2,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.28x = 22,338,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,841.18/6,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.22

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