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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.13, 9,397.69 and 2,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.13, 9,397.69 and 2,161.13 is: 3,241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.13 : 9,397.69 = 2,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.13/9,397.69 = 2,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.13x = 9,397.69 × 2,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.13x = 20,309,577.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,309,577.40/6,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.69

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