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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.88, 9,355.44 and 2,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.88, 9,355.44 and 2,132 is: 3,197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.88 : 9,355.44 = 2,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.88/9,355.44 = 2,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.88x = 9,355.44 × 2,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.88x = 19,945,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945,798.08/6,238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.02

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