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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.24, 9,426.07 and 2,124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.24, 9,426.07 and 2,124.42 is: 3,186.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.24 : 9,426.07 = 2,124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.24/9,426.07 = 2,124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.24x = 9,426.07 × 2,124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.24x = 20,024,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024,890.97/6,284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.52

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