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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.96, 9,398.70 and 2,108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.96, 9,398.70 and 2,108.52 is: 3,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.96 : 9,398.70 = 2,108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.96/9,398.70 = 2,108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.96x = 9,398.70 × 2,108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.96x = 19,817,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,346.92/6,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.70

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