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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.44, 9,389.74 and 2,100.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.44, 9,389.74 and 2,100.42 is: 3,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.44 : 9,389.74 = 2,100.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.44/9,389.74 = 2,100.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.44x = 9,389.74 × 2,100.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.44x = 19,722,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,722,397.69/6,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.33

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