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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.87, 9,396.61 and 2,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.87, 9,396.61 and 2,102.49 is: 3,154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.87 : 9,396.61 = 2,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.87/9,396.61 = 2,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.87x = 9,396.61 × 2,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.87x = 19,756,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,756,273.30/6,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.01

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