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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.68, 9,394.14 and 2,101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.68, 9,394.14 and 2,101.92 is: 3,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.68 : 9,394.14 = 2,101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.68/9,394.14 = 2,101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.68x = 9,394.14 × 2,101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.68x = 19,745,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,730.75/6,262.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.92

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