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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.20, 9,399.46 and 2,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.20, 9,399.46 and 2,106.36 is: 3,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.20 : 9,399.46 = 2,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.20/9,399.46 = 2,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.20x = 9,399.46 × 2,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.20x = 19,798,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,646.57/6,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.59

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