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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.23, 9,404.10 and 2,108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.23, 9,404.10 and 2,108.70 is: 3,163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.23 : 9,404.10 = 2,108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.23/9,404.10 = 2,108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.23x = 9,404.10 × 2,108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.23x = 19,830,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,830,425.67/6,268.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.64

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