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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.75, 9,355.07 and 2,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.75, 9,355.07 and 2,131.75 is: 3,198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.75 : 9,355.07 = 2,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.75/9,355.07 = 2,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.75x = 9,355.07 × 2,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.75x = 19,942,670.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,670.47/6,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.12

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