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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,280.47, 9,420.93 and 2,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,280.47, 9,420.93 and 2,120.16 is: 3,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,280.47 : 9,420.93 = 2,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,280.47/9,420.93 = 2,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,280.47x = 9,420.93 × 2,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,280.47x = 19,973,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973,878.95/6,280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.32

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