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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.30, 9,394.53 and 2,102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.30, 9,394.53 and 2,102.71 is: 3,154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.30 : 9,394.53 = 2,102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.30/9,394.53 = 2,102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.30x = 9,394.53 × 2,102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.30x = 19,753,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753,970.25/6,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.43

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