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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.65, 9,425.73 and 2,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.65, 9,425.73 and 2,124.08 is: 3,186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.65 : 9,425.73 = 2,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.65/9,425.73 = 2,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.65x = 9,425.73 × 2,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.65x = 20,021,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,004.58/6,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.21

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