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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.38, 9,394.98 and 2,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.38, 9,394.98 and 2,102.62 is: 3,154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.38 : 9,394.98 = 2,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.38/9,394.98 = 2,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.38x = 9,394.98 × 2,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.38x = 19,754,072.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,072.85/6,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.40

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