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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.72, 9,399.11 and 2,106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.72, 9,399.11 and 2,106.63 is: 3,160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.72 : 9,399.11 = 2,106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.72/9,399.11 = 2,106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.72x = 9,399.11 × 2,106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.72x = 19,800,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,436.57/6,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.63

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