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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.74, 9,401.78 and 2,107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.74, 9,401.78 and 2,107.82 is: 3,161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.74 : 9,401.78 = 2,107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.74/9,401.78 = 2,107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.74x = 9,401.78 × 2,107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.74x = 19,817,249.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,249.38/6,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.79

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