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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.70, 9,394.20 and 2,102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.70, 9,394.20 and 2,102.85 is: 3,154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.70 : 9,394.20 = 2,102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.70/9,394.20 = 2,102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.70x = 9,394.20 × 2,102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.70x = 19,754,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754,593.47/6,262.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.33

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