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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.44, 9,398.16 and 2,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.44, 9,398.16 and 2,105.12 is: 3,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.44 : 9,398.16 = 2,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.44/9,398.16 = 2,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.44x = 9,398.16 × 2,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.44x = 19,784,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,784,254.58/6,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.68

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