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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.89, 9,417.77 and 2,121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.89, 9,417.77 and 2,121.45 is: 3,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.89 : 9,417.77 = 2,121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.89/9,417.77 = 2,121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.89x = 9,417.77 × 2,121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.89x = 19,979,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979,317.56/6,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.96

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