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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.79, 9,391.34 and 2,101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.79, 9,391.34 and 2,101.24 is: 3,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.79 : 9,391.34 = 2,101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.79/9,391.34 = 2,101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.79x = 9,391.34 × 2,101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.79x = 19,733,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733,476.25/6,260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.91

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