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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.08, 9,488.99 and 2,109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.08, 9,488.99 and 2,109.63 is: 3,164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.08 : 9,488.99 = 2,109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.08/9,488.99 = 2,109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.08x = 9,488.99 × 2,109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.08x = 20,018,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,283.01/6,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.41

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