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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.13, 9,398.25 and 2,105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.13, 9,398.25 and 2,105.97 is: 3,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.13 : 9,398.25 = 2,105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.13/9,398.25 = 2,105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.13x = 9,398.25 × 2,105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.13x = 19,792,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,792,432.55/6,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.64

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