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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.83, 9,398.97 and 2,105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.83, 9,398.97 and 2,105.98 is: 3,159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.83 : 9,398.97 = 2,105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.83/9,398.97 = 2,105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.83x = 9,398.97 × 2,105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.83x = 19,793,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793,995.85/6,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.04

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