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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.96, 9,426.39 and 2,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.96, 9,426.39 and 2,122.58 is: 3,184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.96 : 9,426.39 = 2,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.96/9,426.39 = 2,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.96x = 9,426.39 × 2,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.96x = 20,008,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008,298.41/6,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.03

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