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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.71, 9,392.97 and 2,101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.71, 9,392.97 and 2,101.55 is: 3,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.71 : 9,392.97 = 2,101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.71/9,392.97 = 2,101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.71x = 9,392.97 × 2,101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.71x = 19,739,796.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739,796.10/6,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.46

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