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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.26, 9,542.52 and 2,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.26, 9,542.52 and 2,200.68 is: 3,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.26 : 9,542.52 = 2,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.26/9,542.52 = 2,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.26x = 9,542.52 × 2,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.26x = 21,000,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000,032.91/6,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.24

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