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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.38, 9,398.31 and 2,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.38, 9,398.31 and 2,162.50 is: 3,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.38 : 9,398.31 = 2,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.38/9,398.31 = 2,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.38x = 9,398.31 × 2,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.38x = 20,323,845.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,845.38/6,269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.76

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