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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.87, 9,399.61 and 2,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.87, 9,399.61 and 2,104.09 is: 3,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.87 : 9,399.61 = 2,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.87/9,399.61 = 2,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.87x = 9,399.61 × 2,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.87x = 19,777,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,777,578.41/6,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.40

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