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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.76, 9,399.12 and 2,372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.76, 9,399.12 and 2,372.16 is: 3,556.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.76 : 9,399.12 = 2,372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.76/9,399.12 = 2,372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.76x = 9,399.12 × 2,372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.76x = 22,296,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,216.50/6,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.15

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