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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.38, 9,393.48 and 2,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.38, 9,393.48 and 2,101.62 is: 3,152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.38 : 9,393.48 = 2,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.38/9,393.48 = 2,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.38x = 9,393.48 × 2,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.38x = 19,741,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,525.44/6,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.90

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