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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.50, 9,403.21 and 2,108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.50, 9,403.21 and 2,108.49 is: 3,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.50 : 9,403.21 = 2,108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.50/9,403.21 = 2,108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.50x = 9,403.21 × 2,108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.50x = 19,826,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,516.69/6,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.88

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