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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.93, 9,451.86 and 2,602.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.93, 9,451.86 and 2,602.17 is: 3,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.93 : 9,451.86 = 2,602.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.93/9,451.86 = 2,602.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.93x = 9,451.86 × 2,602.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.93x = 24,595,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595,346.54/6,300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.45

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