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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.56, 9,396.29 and 2,102.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.56, 9,396.29 and 2,102.59 is: 3,154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.56 : 9,396.29 = 2,102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.56/9,396.29 = 2,102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.56x = 9,396.29 × 2,102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.56x = 19,756,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756,545.39/6,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.20

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