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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,279.92, 9,413.31 and 2,118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,279.92, 9,413.31 and 2,118.49 is: 3,175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,279.92 : 9,413.31 = 2,118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,279.92/9,413.31 = 2,118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,279.92x = 9,413.31 × 2,118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,279.92x = 19,942,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,003.10/6,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.52

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