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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.63, 9,399.30 and 2,569.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.63, 9,399.30 and 2,569.66 is: 3,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.63 : 9,399.30 = 2,569.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.63/9,399.30 = 2,569.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.63x = 9,399.30 × 2,569.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.63x = 24,153,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,005.24/6,271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.15

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