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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.39, 9,392.18 and 2,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.39, 9,392.18 and 2,044.62 is: 3,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.39 : 9,392.18 = 2,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.39/9,392.18 = 2,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.39x = 9,392.18 × 2,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.39x = 19,203,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,428.85/6,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.96

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