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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.16, 9,452.56 and 2,602.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.16, 9,452.56 and 2,602.70 is: 3,905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.16 : 9,452.56 = 2,602.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.16/9,452.56 = 2,602.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.16x = 9,452.56 × 2,602.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.16x = 24,602,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,602,177.91/6,300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.01

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