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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.91, 9,396.05 and 2,103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.91, 9,396.05 and 2,103.75 is: 3,155.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.91 : 9,396.05 = 2,103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.91/9,396.05 = 2,103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.91x = 9,396.05 × 2,103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.91x = 19,766,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766,929.67/6,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.69

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