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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.37, 9,426.26 and 2,124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.37, 9,426.26 and 2,124.54 is: 3,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.37 : 9,426.26 = 2,124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.37/9,426.26 = 2,124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.37x = 9,426.26 × 2,124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.37x = 20,026,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026,455.80/6,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.71

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