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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.46, 9,426.71 and 2,123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.46, 9,426.71 and 2,123.35 is: 3,185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.46 : 9,426.71 = 2,123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.46/9,426.71 = 2,123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.46x = 9,426.71 × 2,123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.46x = 20,016,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016,204.68/6,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.03

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