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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.80, 9,396.78 and 2,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.80, 9,396.78 and 2,104.21 is: 3,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.80 : 9,396.78 = 2,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.80/9,396.78 = 2,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.80x = 9,396.78 × 2,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.80x = 19,772,798.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772,798.44/6,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.68

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