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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.58, 9,394.95 and 2,102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.58, 9,394.95 and 2,102.99 is: 3,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.58 : 9,394.95 = 2,102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.58/9,394.95 = 2,102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.58x = 9,394.95 × 2,102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.58x = 19,757,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757,499.66/6,262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.85

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