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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.48, 9,396.43 and 2,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.48, 9,396.43 and 2,103.55 is: 3,155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.48 : 9,396.43 = 2,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.48/9,396.43 = 2,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.48x = 9,396.43 × 2,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.48x = 19,765,860.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,765,860.33/6,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.73

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