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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.37, 9,397.36 and 2,568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.37, 9,397.36 and 2,568.38 is: 3,849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.37 : 9,397.36 = 2,568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.37/9,397.36 = 2,568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.37x = 9,397.36 × 2,568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.37x = 24,135,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,135,991.48/6,270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.21

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