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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.13, 9,401.25 and 2,107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.13, 9,401.25 and 2,107.97 is: 3,161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.13 : 9,401.25 = 2,107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.13/9,401.25 = 2,107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.13x = 9,401.25 × 2,107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.13x = 19,817,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,817,552.96/6,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.64

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