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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.58, 9,400.56 and 2,106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.58, 9,400.56 and 2,106.87 is: 3,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.58 : 9,400.56 = 2,106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.58/9,400.56 = 2,106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.58x = 9,400.56 × 2,106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.58x = 19,805,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,757.85/6,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.54

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