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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364, 9,547.92 and 2,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364, 9,547.92 and 2,260.96 is: 3,392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364 : 9,547.92 = 2,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364/9,547.92 = 2,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364x = 9,547.92 × 2,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364x = 21,587,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587,465.20/6,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.12

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