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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.50, 9,397.80 and 2,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.50, 9,397.80 and 2,104.90 is: 3,157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.50 : 9,397.80 = 2,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.50/9,397.80 = 2,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.50x = 9,397.80 × 2,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.50x = 19,781,405.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781,405.73/6,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.70

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