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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.25, 9,397.82 and 2,160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.25, 9,397.82 and 2,160.25 is: 3,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.25 : 9,397.82 = 2,160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.25/9,397.82 = 2,160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.25x = 9,397.82 × 2,160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.25x = 20,301,640.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,640.66/6,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.87

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