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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.10, 9,212.85 and 2,193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.10, 9,212.85 and 2,193.90 is: 3,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.10 : 9,212.85 = 2,193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.10/9,212.85 = 2,193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.10x = 9,212.85 × 2,193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.10x = 20,212,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212,071.62/6,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.21

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