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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.39, 9,399.24 and 2,107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.39, 9,399.24 and 2,107.01 is: 3,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.39 : 9,399.24 = 2,107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.39/9,399.24 = 2,107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.39x = 9,399.24 × 2,107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.39x = 19,804,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804,316.17/6,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.40

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