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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.48, 9,400.98 and 2,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.48, 9,400.98 and 2,107.20 is: 3,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.48 : 9,400.98 = 2,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.48/9,400.98 = 2,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.48x = 9,400.98 × 2,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.48x = 19,809,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,809,745.06/6,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.72

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