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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.63, 9,404.91 and 2,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.63, 9,404.91 and 2,109.60 is: 3,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.63 : 9,404.91 = 2,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.63/9,404.91 = 2,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.63x = 9,404.91 × 2,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.63x = 19,840,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840,598.14/6,269.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.56

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