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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.95, 9,399.08 and 2,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.95, 9,399.08 and 2,106.10 is: 3,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.95 : 9,399.08 = 2,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.95/9,399.08 = 2,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.95x = 9,399.08 × 2,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.95x = 19,795,402.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795,402.39/6,265.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.20

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