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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.22, 9,427.80 and 2,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.22, 9,427.80 and 2,124.16 is: 3,186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.22 : 9,427.80 = 2,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.22/9,427.80 = 2,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.22x = 9,427.80 × 2,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.22x = 20,026,155.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026,155.65/6,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.74

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