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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.37, 9,395.86 and 2,567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.37, 9,395.86 and 2,567.38 is: 3,847.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.37 : 9,395.86 = 2,567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.37/9,395.86 = 2,567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.37x = 9,395.86 × 2,567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.37x = 24,122,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,122,713.14/6,269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.71

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