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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.67, 9,393.68 and 2,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.67, 9,393.68 and 2,102.72 is: 3,153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.67 : 9,393.68 = 2,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.67/9,393.68 = 2,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.67x = 9,393.68 × 2,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.67x = 19,752,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752,237.10/6,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.96

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