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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.59, 9,403.50 and 2,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.59, 9,403.50 and 2,052.86 is: 3,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.59 : 9,403.50 = 2,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.59/9,403.50 = 2,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.59x = 9,403.50 × 2,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.59x = 19,304,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304,069.01/6,270.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.51

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