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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.57, 9,396.03 and 2,103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.57, 9,396.03 and 2,103.41 is: 3,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.57 : 9,396.03 = 2,103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.57/9,396.03 = 2,103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.57x = 9,396.03 × 2,103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.57x = 19,763,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763,726.95/6,263.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.34

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