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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.06, 9,424.53 and 2,123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.06, 9,424.53 and 2,123.97 is: 3,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.06 : 9,424.53 = 2,123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.06/9,424.53 = 2,123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.06x = 9,424.53 × 2,123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.06x = 20,017,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017,451.67/6,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.43

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