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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.49, 9,403.20 and 2,108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.49, 9,403.20 and 2,108.49 is: 3,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.49 : 9,403.20 = 2,108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.49/9,403.20 = 2,108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.49x = 9,403.20 × 2,108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.49x = 19,826,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,553.17/6,268.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.89

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