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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.64, 9,393.58 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.64, 9,393.58 and 2,103 is: 3,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.64 : 9,393.58 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.64/9,393.58 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.64x = 9,393.58 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.64x = 19,754,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,698.74/6,261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.88

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