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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.03, 9,414.93 and 2,117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.03, 9,414.93 and 2,117.09 is: 3,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.03 : 9,414.93 = 2,117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.03/9,414.93 = 2,117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.03x = 9,414.93 × 2,117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.03x = 19,932,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,932,285.63/6,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.41

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