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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.40, 9,422.73 and 2,124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.40, 9,422.73 and 2,124.02 is: 3,184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.40 : 9,422.73 = 2,124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.40/9,422.73 = 2,124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.40x = 9,422.73 × 2,124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.40x = 20,014,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014,019.86/6,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.71

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