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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.72, 9,404.70 and 2,109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.72, 9,404.70 and 2,109.86 is: 3,164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.72 : 9,404.70 = 2,109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.72/9,404.70 = 2,109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.72x = 9,404.70 × 2,109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.72x = 19,842,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842,600.34/6,269.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.83

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