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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.96, 9,399.78 and 2,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.96, 9,399.78 and 2,163 is: 3,243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.96 : 9,399.78 = 2,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.96/9,399.78 = 2,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.96x = 9,399.78 × 2,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.96x = 20,331,724.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331,724.14/6,267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.75

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