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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.88, 9,552.06 and 2,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.88, 9,552.06 and 2,266.92 is: 3,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.88 : 9,552.06 = 2,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.88/9,552.06 = 2,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.88x = 9,552.06 × 2,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.88x = 21,653,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653,755.86/6,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.33

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