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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.24, 9,396.80 and 2,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.24, 9,396.80 and 2,103.52 is: 3,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.24 : 9,396.80 = 2,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.24/9,396.80 = 2,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.24x = 9,396.80 × 2,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.24x = 19,766,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766,356.74/6,262.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.44

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