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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.70, 9,404.55 and 2,570.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.70, 9,404.55 and 2,570.70 is: 3,856.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.70 : 9,404.55 = 2,570.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.70/9,404.55 = 2,570.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.70x = 9,404.55 × 2,570.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.70x = 24,176,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176,276.69/6,269.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.05

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