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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.96, 9,395.28 and 2,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.96, 9,395.28 and 2,160 is: 3,239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.96 : 9,395.28 = 2,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.96/9,395.28 = 2,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.96x = 9,395.28 × 2,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.96x = 20,293,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,293,804.80/6,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.26

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