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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.13, 9,399.19 and 2,162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.13, 9,399.19 and 2,162.13 is: 3,243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.13 : 9,399.19 = 2,162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.13/9,399.19 = 2,162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.13x = 9,399.19 × 2,162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.13x = 20,322,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,270.67/6,266.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.19

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