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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.60, 9,403.38 and 2,108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.60, 9,403.38 and 2,108.62 is: 3,163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.60 : 9,403.38 = 2,108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.60/9,403.38 = 2,108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.60x = 9,403.38 × 2,108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.60x = 19,828,144.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828,144.59/6,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.09

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