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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.37, 9,398.86 and 2,103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.37, 9,398.86 and 2,103.59 is: 3,155.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.37 : 9,398.86 = 2,103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.37/9,398.86 = 2,103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.37x = 9,398.86 × 2,103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.37x = 19,771,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771,295.65/6,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.65

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