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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.17, 9,426.28 and 2,124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.17, 9,426.28 and 2,124.21 is: 3,186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.17 : 9,426.28 = 2,124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.17/9,426.28 = 2,124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.17x = 9,426.28 × 2,124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.17x = 20,023,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,398.24/6,284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.32

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