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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.82, 9,399.18 and 2,376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.82, 9,399.18 and 2,376.96 is: 3,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.82 : 9,399.18 = 2,376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.82/9,399.18 = 2,376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.82x = 9,399.18 × 2,376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.82x = 22,341,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,474.89/6,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.34

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