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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.88, 9,555.06 and 2,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.88, 9,555.06 and 2,268.92 is: 3,401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.88 : 9,555.06 = 2,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.88/9,555.06 = 2,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.88x = 9,555.06 × 2,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.88x = 21,679,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,679,666.74/6,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.33

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