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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.36, 9,397.62 and 2,104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.36, 9,397.62 and 2,104.77 is: 3,157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.36 : 9,397.62 = 2,104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.36/9,397.62 = 2,104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.36x = 9,397.62 × 2,104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.36x = 19,779,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,828.65/6,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.52

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