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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.38, 9,397.42 and 2,105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.38, 9,397.42 and 2,105.09 is: 3,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.38 : 9,397.42 = 2,105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.38/9,397.42 = 2,105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.38x = 9,397.42 × 2,105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.38x = 19,782,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,397.86/6,267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.41

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