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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.63, 9,397.80 and 2,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.63, 9,397.80 and 2,568.66 is: 3,849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.63 : 9,397.80 = 2,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.63/9,397.80 = 2,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.63x = 9,397.80 × 2,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.63x = 24,139,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,139,752.95/6,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.65

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