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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.59, 9,392.37 and 2,101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.59, 9,392.37 and 2,101.61 is: 3,152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.59 : 9,392.37 = 2,101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.59/9,392.37 = 2,101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.59x = 9,392.37 × 2,101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.59x = 19,739,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739,098.72/6,261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.41

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