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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.26, 9,429.20 and 2,179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.26, 9,429.20 and 2,179.26 is: 3,270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.26 : 9,429.20 = 2,179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.26/9,429.20 = 2,179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.26x = 9,429.20 × 2,179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.26x = 20,548,678.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,548,678.39/6,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.38

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